Within the next two weeks, President Donald Trump will decide whether to intervene in Israel’s war with Iran, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.
“I have a message directly from the president, and I quote, ‘based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,'” Leavitt said in a White House briefing in which Trump
She went on, “He’s been very clear,” “When he gave them that 60-day warning without attending the table, Iran went for 60 days. Israel took action against Iran on day 61. Additionally, the president will make a decision within two weeks, as I just confirmed to you directly.”
Leavitt stated that there have been six rounds of direct and indirect negotiations with Iran. She stated that talks are ongoing but declined to provide further details.
When asked if Trump would strike Iran if negotiations failed, Leavitt repeatedly stated that the president would decide “whether or not to go” within two weeks.
When pressed on the timeline’s reliability in light of previous delays in other global matters, Leavitt insisted that the conflicts are distinct.
“President Donald Trump inherited global instability from the previous administration. “He is always interested in diplomacy but is not afraid to use force,” Leavitt explained.
Leavitt stated that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon because it would endanger the United States and Israel. She claimed Iran is only weeks away from developing such a weapon.
“Iran has never been closer to obtaining a nuclear weapon,” Leavitt said last week.
“Iran has everything it needs to develop a nuclear weapon. “All they need is the Supreme Leader’s decision to do that,” Leavitt told reporters. “And it would take a couple of weeks to complete the production of that weapon, which would, of course, pose an existential threat not just to Israel, but to the United States and to the entire world.”
She stated that the president’s top priorities are preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East.
“No one should be surprised by the president’s statement that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon.
He has been unequivocally clear about this for decades, not only as president and presidential candidate, but also as a private citizen.
She also urged the public to trust the president’s instincts, despite some dissent among his supporters.
“Trust President Trump. President Trump has incredible instincts, and he kept America and the world safe during his first term by implementing a foreign policy of peace through strength,” Leavitt said.
An Iranian missile struck the Soroka Hospital on Thursday morning, injuring more than 70 people, Israel said.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called the Iranian attack a war crime, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised retaliation for the strike.
