Washington, June 19, (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, said on Wednesday he has encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stick to
his line, regarding Iran.
When asked what he had communicated to Netanyahu, Trump told journalists: “I said: Keep going.” He mentioned that he speaks with Netanyahu every day.
“He is a good man,” Trump emphasized.
When asked whether he had indicated to Netanyahu that he intended to help Israel more than before, Trump replied: “No.” Israel’s prime minister was
doing his job well so far, he said.
The US military supports Israel in its defence. However, the US government has so far stressed that it does not intend to participate in the fighting
between Israel and Iran.
Regarding his approach towards Iran, Trump was also asked whether he had given the country an ultimatum. After a brief pause, the US president responded
that one could say that. “Maybe you could call it the ultimate, the ultimate ultimatum, right?”
GNA