
"They'll do what I tell them," US President Donald Trump declared, projecting authority as the Iran war rages on. In a bold show of confidence, Trump's remarks suggested that America’s key ally, Israel would ultimately take its cue from him, asserting that the Tel Aviv power centre led by Benjamin Netanyahu would fall in line and halt military action the moment he decides to call time on the conflict.
“They’ll do what I tell them,” Trump told Time Magazine. “They’ve been a good team player. They’ll stop when I stop. They’ll stop unless they’re provoked, in which case, they’ll have no choice, but they’ll stop when I stop.”