Netanyahu will do whatever I want him to do on Iran: Trump

21-May-2026

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US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would follow his lead regarding Iran, defending Netanyahu against corruption charges and joking about entering Israeli politics himself. 

Trump emphasized patience in resolving tensions with Iran, halting a near-executed military strike to allow diplomacy a chance. He contrasted his brief involvement with prolonged US wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan, indicating no rush for conflict resolution, aiming for a quick end with minimal casualties amid ongoing Middle East uncertainty.