Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Says President Trump Is Also Committed to Efforts to End Iran’s Current Ruling System
Tel Aviv, Israel | October 20, 2026 | The Global Journal
U.S. President Donald Trump is also committed to advancing efforts to overthrow Iran’s current government, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed. He also said that he had discussed the matter with Trump on multiple occasions.
According to a statement by Netanyahu, Israel remains committed to completing efforts to end Iran’s current system of governance. The Israeli prime minister said he maintains regular contact with Trump and noted that the two leaders had spoken as recently as Monday.
His remarks have renewed discussion about the policy positions of the United States and Israel toward Iran and high-level communication between the two countries. However, it remains necessary to verify whether Trump has issued a separate statement addressing Netanyahu’s claim.
U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Surprise Visit to Israel
Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel on Monday in an unannounced trip. During the visit, he held discussions with Netanyahu on the situation involving Iran and regional security.
Doron Spielman, a spokesperson for the Israeli prime minister, said Netanyahu met Hegseth at Ovda Air Base in the southern Negev Desert region.
According to Spielman, the meeting focused on addressing regional threats and strengthening U.S.-Israeli cooperation in defense and offensive capabilities.

Washington–Tel Aviv Coordination Over Iran
Netanyahu’s public remarks about his discussions with Trump, alongside the U.S. defense secretary’s visit to Israel, have brought the two countries’ security and military coordination into focus.
The steps Washington and Tel Aviv may take to address potential threats involving Iran could have significant implications for the regional situation. However, although Netanyahu referred to efforts to end Iran’s current government, it remains unclear whether the two countries have finalized any specific plan or decision on the matter.
Regional Developments Under Close Watch
The positions of the United States and Israel toward Iran could have a significant impact on security across the Middle East. International observers will closely monitor further developments in military cooperation, defense preparedness, and diplomatic communications.
Further official statements from Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran could provide a clearer picture of the countries’ respective positions and any potential next steps.





