Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst Marwan Bishara has suggested that U.S. President Donald Trump is becoming increasingly frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing conflict with Iran. According to Bishara, the war has not produced the expected results, leaving the United States in a difficult position. He believes Trump may ultimately hold Netanyahu responsible for the failure of the campaign.

Bishara noted that while he was not present in private discussions between the two leaders, it appears Trump is losing confidence in Netanyahu as the conflict drags on. The analyst said many in the United States view the war as unpopular and ineffective in achieving the administration’s stated goals. Washington has been unable to escalate to a full-scale war or compel Iran to accept a peace deal on U.S. terms.

He added that Netanyahu’s stance seems more militaristic and expansionist, while the prolonged conflict is increasing strategic and political pressure on the United States. Bishara’s remarks come amid heightened global debate over the Iran-Israel confrontation and Washington’s role in it.