Jetten added that the Dutch government has an “understanding” for the initial strikes against Iran, given Tehran’s long-standing threat to its own population and to regional stability. But he stressed that the international community must continue to defend international law and pursue diplomatic solutions “however difficult that may be.”

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, who earlier this week called the attacks on Iran “somewhat at odds” with international law, 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.