US official to ‘Post’: It’s clear what Trump wants, he won’t hesitate to do what’s needed

Senior Israeli officials speaking with The Jerusalem Post believe Trump has decided that the US will strike Iran if it refuses a deal that includes dismantling its nuclear program.

US President Donald Trump gestures after returning early from the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Canada, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 17, 2025

(photo credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

ByAMICHAI STEIN

JUNE 17, 2025 20:58

Updated: JUNE 17, 2025 22:46

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