Sources: Israel's actions against Iran will continue for weeks and receive tacit approval from the United States

According to Golden Finance, White House and Israeli officials have stated that Israel's actions against Iran are expected to take "weeks, not days" and will receive tacit approval from the United States. An Israeli official said that the Trump administration did not criticize this weeks long timetable in private discussions. A White House official stated that the US government is aware of and secretly supports Israel's plans. When asked how long the conflict will last, the official said it depends on Iran's response. The official stated, "The Trump administration firmly believes that this issue can be resolved through continued negotiations with the United States." He added that the United States will not instruct Israel to take any action, only to protect itself. （CNN）