Trump Asserts No Pressure to End Iran Conflict, Israel Awaits U.S. Approval for Further Action

President Donald Trump has stated he feels no urgency to conclude the conflict with Iran, emphasizing that any agreement will be made only when it benefits the United States. In a recent post on his Truth Social network, Trump wrote, "I have all the time in the World, but Iran doesn't – The clock is ticking! ... Time is not on their side! A Deal will only be made when it's appropriate and good for the United States of America, our Allies and, in fact, the rest of the World."

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has indicated that Israel is prepared to resume military operations against Iran, pending approval from the United States. Katz stated that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are "prepared for both defense and attack, and the targets are marked." He added that future attacks would be "different and deadly," targeting "the most painful places."

In related developments, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers have been monitoring the border area between Israel and Lebanon since 1978. The UN Security Council has requested a review of all options, with the result to be presented by June 1, according to Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the under-secretary general for peacekeeping operations.

Additionally, two Israeli Air Force technicians have been charged with security offenses, including aiding the enemy in wartime and passing information to the enemy. One soldier was charged with contact with a foreign agent, while the other was charged with aiding and abetting contact with a foreign agent. According to Israel's Defense Ministry, one of the soldiers "passed to an Iranian agent military training materials relating to fighter jet systems, alongside footage of installations and areas at a military base."