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Amid the ongoing US-Israeli airstrikes and Iranian counterattacks, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has insisted that his country does not dictate to the President of the United States of America.
Herzog, who spoke during an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil on Wednesday, also said that Israel did not drag America into war.
The Israeli leader was reacting to questions on whether it was President Trump or Israeli leaders who ultimately decided to attack Iran.
Herzog said, “Israel does not dictate to President Trump anything, and Israel does not drag America into a war, God forbid.
“This decision of his [Trump] is out of clear considerations and professional decision-making process,” Herzog said, adding that Israel was “a factor because Israel is an ally”.
Recall that the US military operation in Iran, named Operation Epic Fury, commenced last Saturday following weeks of threats from Trump, who demanded regime change in Tehran and called for an end to the country’s nuclear program.
In response, Iran launched a counterattack, targeting Israel and several neighboring Gulf nations.
On Monday, Trump indicated that the military operation in Iran could extend beyond a month.
Iran: ‘We don’t dictate to Trump, didn’t drag US into war’ – Israeli President, Herzog
