United States President Donald Trump said he believes the conflict with Iran could end soon, though not within the coming week, and stressed that any decision to conclude the fighting would be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He warned that if Iran disrupts oil exports, the United States would respond with strikes harsher than those already carried out.

Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, but indicated he is not currently considering efforts to remove him from power. This contrasts with Israel’s stance, as it has not ruled out targeting the Iranian leader. Trump also addressed concerns about whether his administration is doing enough to support anti-regime protesters in Iran.

Meanwhile, there are reports of quiet unease within the administration about the ongoing war. Vice President JD Vance is said to have reservations behind the scenes, even as he has publicly voiced support for the military campaign. Israel has also expanded its strikes to include Iranian oil facilities, while Netanyahu has told Iranians that freedom may be near.