Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar reiterated on Tuesday that Israel is not pursuing an endless war with Iran, emphasizing coordination with the United States to determine an appropriate conclusion to hostilities. The remarks come amid escalating regional tensions, with Iranian retaliatory strikes affecting neighboring states like the United Arab Emirates and ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
"We will continue until the minute that we and our partners think it is appropriate to stop," Saar stated during a press briefing in Jerusalem alongside Germany's foreign minister. "We are not looking for an endless war. We want to remove, for the long-term, existential threats from Iran to Israel."
The conflict, which has drawn significant international concern this year, centers on Israel's stated goals of dismantling Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Analysts suggest these efforts aim to create conditions for internal political shifts within Iran, though Saar declined to specify a timeline for achieving these objectives.
As cross-border strikes intensify, regional stability remains precarious. The UAE and other Gulf states have reportedly increased security measures following recent Iranian attacks, while global markets monitor energy supply risks closely.
