Israel not seeking endless war with Iran, says Saar

Investing.com -- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday that Israel is not seeking an endless war with Iran and will coordinate with the United States on when to end the conflict, which is now in its 11th day.

"We will consult with our American friends when we will think it is the right time to do that. We are not looking for an endless war," Saar told reporters in Jerusalem. He declined to say when the war might end.

Saar cited President Trump as saying the war will not end this week. When asked how long Israel anticipates the war with Iran will continue, the foreign minister declined to comment.

Addressing questions about when and how the war with Iran could end, Saar said Israel will consult with Washington when the time is right. "We will continue until the minute that we and our partners think is appropriate to stop," he said.

German Foreign Minister Wadephul, speaking in Jerusalem, said he is highly confident the U.S. and Israel are ready for a diplomatic solution. "If Iran was ready for a diplomatic solution, it would be achievable," Wadephul said.

The German foreign minister added that what they hear from Tehran is that Iran is not ready for a diplomatic solution. He said there is still a regime in Tehran that seeks to eliminate the state of Israel.

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