Trump claims 'good team player' Israel will 'do what I tell them' when it comes to Iran
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump said that Israel would continue to follow his lead amid the ongoing US-Israel operation against Iran. He added that Israel would only stop its actions when he chooses to bring the conflict to an end.
In an interview with Time magazine on Thursday, April 2, Trump stressed that Israel remains aligned with the US and will act based on his instructions. He stated, “They’ll do what I tell them.”
Trump says Israel will 'stop when I stop', praises Iran’s ability to withstand 'tremendous pain'
Trump has been actively speaking about the ongoing Iran situation. He continues to share updates, explain his decisions, and respond to questions on the matter.
Speaking with the magazine, he said that Israel would follow his lead, stating that “They’ve been a good team player. They’ll stop when I stop.” He also made it clear that Israel would act only if necessary, adding, “They’ll stop unless they’re provoked, in which case they’ll have no choice, but they’ll stop when I stop.”
Trump also spoke about Iran, calling the nation “very tough” for resisting pressure during negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. He further said, “The fact is, I think they’re better negotiators than they are fighters,” referring to Iran.
He also expressed respect for Iran's ability to endure serious pressure, saying, “They’re able to withstand tremendous pain, so I respect them for that.”
Trump draws a line on AI use in lethal decision-making
Talking to Time magazine, Trump said he is ready to take strong action if needed. He also said he would not let AI make life-or-death decisions.
He stressed that such decisions must stay under human control, stating, “I wouldn’t allow AI to do it,” Trump says. “I respect AI. It’s a decision that a president has to make, assuming he’s competent."
Trump has taken a strong stance on Iran since the situation began. As the conflict entered its fifth week, the POTUS cautioned Iran that if negotiations do not happen quickly, tougher days could lie ahead.
In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump wrote, "Our Military, the greatest and most powerful (by far!) anywhere in the World, hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants! New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST!"
Sharing a video of a US strike destroying Iran’s largest bridge in another post, he warned, "Much more to follow! IT IS TIME FOR IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE, AND THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF WHAT STILL COULD BECOME A GREAT COUNTRY!"
