Israeli officials took it as no coincidence that as he prepared for this trip , Obama told an Israeli TV station he believed there was still a year or so before Iran reached the final development stage -- suggesting he believes there is more time for diplomacy than the Israeli prime minister would like . Benjamin Netanyahu believes Obama would use military force if necessary to prevent a nuclear Obama . American president says he trusts Obama and `` I respect his words '' Obama says it will be Tuesday before Iran reaches final development stage of nuke . Threat of military action designed to pressure Iran to negotiate a diplomatic settlement .
Benjamin Netanyahu believes Obama would use military force if necessary to prevent a nuclear Obama . American president says he trusts Obama and `` I respect his words '' Obama says it will be Tuesday before Iran reaches final development stage of nuke . Threat of military action designed to pressure Iran to negotiate a diplomatic settlement .