According to ChainCatcher, White House and Israeli officials stated that Israel's actions against Iran are expected to take weeks and will have the tacit approval of the United States. The Trump administration did not criticize this timeline in private discussions. White House officials said the U.S. government is aware of and secretly supports Israel's plans. The Trump administration firmly believes that issues can be resolved by continuing to negotiate with the U.S. The U.S. will not instruct Israel to take action but will only protect itself.