BlockBeats News, on June 15th, according to CNN, White House and Israeli officials stated that Israel's actions against Iran are expected to take "weeks, not days" and will have the tacit approval of the United States. An Israeli official mentioned that the Trump administration did not criticize this weeks-long timeline in private discussions. A White House official stated that the U.S. government is aware of and quietly supports Israel's plans. How long the conflict lasts depends on Iran's response, "the Trump administration firmly believes that this issue can be resolved through continued negotiations with the United States." The White House official added that the U.S. will not instruct Israel to take any action, but will only protect itself.