Trump says ending U.S.-Iran war requires Netanyahu’s input but reserves final say; war aims to weaken Iran after Khamenei’s death.

Trump said ending the military conflict with Iran would be a mutual decision made with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though he retains final authority. Speaking in a phone interview with The Times of Israel, Trump claimed the U.S.-led campaign, launched February 28, prevented Iran from destroying Israel and weakened its leadership after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. He emphasized ongoing coordination with Netanyahu, urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Netanyahu amid corruption charges, and predicted the war could lead to regional disarmament. The White House estimates the conflict may last four to six weeks, but Trump avoided setting a timeline. Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader.