JABEJABE MEDIA – United States President Donald Trump stated that Israel had never pushed itself to war with Iran. This statement was made on April 20 2026 via his social media platform, amidst increasing tensions in the Middle East region.
Trump emphasized that his tough stance on Iran was a personal decision he had long held. He also denied speculation that Israel was influencing Washington’s foreign policy regarding the conflict.
This statement comes at a time when relations between the United States and Iran are heating up again, while diplomatic efforts to open lines of communication are still ongoing.
Trump’s Denial of Israel’s Role
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In his statement, Trump firmly denied any encouragement from Israel. “Israel has never talked to me about war with Iran,” said Donald Trump, President of the United States, quoted by Reuters, April 20 2026.
He added that his views on Iran were not new and had been formed for a long time. “My views on Iran have been long-standing,” Trump said in the same statement.
This statement also responds to various growing speculation regarding the close relationship between the US and Israel in the context of security policy in the Middle East.
Background to Tensions and Diplomacy
Tensions between the US and Iran continue to be in the spotlight, especially after various regional incidents in recent years. Washington’s tough stance towards Iran’s nuclear program is one of the main factors that worsened relations between the two countries.
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On the other hand, the US government is also said to be considering diplomatic steps to reopen dialogue with Tehran. However, until now, there is no certainty whether Iran will respond to these efforts.
Trump’s latest statement emphasized that strategic decisions regarding Iran remain in the hands of the US government, without direct intervention from allies such as Israel.***
