Sources: Israel’s Operations Against Iran to Continue for Several Weeks with U.S. Tacit Approval

White House and Israeli officials have stated that Israel's actions against Iran are expected to last "weeks rather than days" and will have the tacit approval of the United States. An Israeli official noted that, in private discussions, the Trump administration has not criticized this weeks-long timeline. A White House official said the U.S. government is aware of and quietly supports Israel's plans. When asked how long the conflict might last, the official said it depends on Iran's response. The official stated, "The Trump administration firmly believes that this issue can be resolved by continuing negotiations with the United States." He added that the U.S. will not instruct Israel to take any action and will only protect itself. (CNN)