Washington, DC – Amid the rapidly evolving situation in the region, Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yehiel Michael Leiter affirmed his country’s commitment to supporting American diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions with Tehran. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of achieving shared security objectives.
In an interview with CNN, Ambassador Leiter expressed optimism that the war with the Iranian regime could end within the next few weeks. “We don’t want to hinder President Trump’s efforts to negotiate,” Leiter stated clearly, indicating that Tel Aviv has faith in the diplomatic path led by Washington to reach a settlement.
The ambassador added, emphasizing the strategic partnership between the two countries, “We entered the war with the Iranian regime together, and we will end it together.”
Defending the right to reply
Leiter explained that Israel’s military actions were not a matter of choice, but rather a necessary response to ballistic missile attacks launched by the Iranian regime.
The ambassador noted that President Donald Trump fully understands the defensive nature of these military responses. Leiter also emphasized that “the most important thing is to end this war in a way that ensures the Iranian regime cannot threaten the region and the world in the future.” He further stressed that ensuring regional stability remains a top priority.
The triumph of diplomacy
Regarding the ongoing negotiations, the Israeli ambassador asserted that achieving strategic objectives through diplomatic channels constitutes a victory for Israel, regardless of the timeframe required to reach that goal. His remarks reflect an alignment with the American position, which has recently sought to de-escalate the violence in the region.
These statements come at a sensitive time as international efforts continue to de-escalate tensions. Observers are awaiting the outcome of intensive diplomatic efforts, particularly given the ongoing coordination between the American and Israeli leaderships to reach a “final agreement” that would end direct military confrontations and secure maritime routes and strategic interests in the Middle East.
Leiter’s remarks underscore that close coordination between the two sides remains the cornerstone of any future settlement with Iran. They also highlight the focus on imposing strict restrictions to prevent Tehran from acquiring capabilities that threaten international security.
