The Dutch leader also questioned what the ultimate objective of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign is.
“The main question remains: when will the attacks be considered successful?” Jetten said, adding that, before being able to pass judgment on whether or not his government is supportive of the methods chosen by the U.S. and Israel in Iran, they will need to “understand what the intentions and goals are with these attacks.”
After days of mixed signals from the White House on the justifications and aims of the war on Iran, Trump on Friday said his administration’s ultimate goal is “unconditional surrender” by the Islamic Republic’s leaders.
Jetten earlier this week said the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran were “somewhat at odds” with international law, suggesting he is moving closer to a camp of other European leaders — including Spain and France — who are questioning the war’s legality.
Jetten also said that France has asked the Netherlands to provide support to its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean for defensive operations. The Dutch government will consider the request over the weekend.