White House and Israeli officials said Israel's action against Iran is expected to take "weeks, not days," and will be acquiesced by the United States, Internet reported. An Israeli official said the Trump administration had not criticized the weeks-long timetable in private discussions. A White House official said the U.S. government knew about and secretly supported Israel's plan. When asked how long the conflict would last, the official said it would depend on Iran's response. "The Trump administration firmly believes that this issue can be resolved through continued negotiations with the United States," the official said. He added that the United States would not direct Israel to take any action and would only protect itself.（CNN）