Trump is weighing options as tensions escalate, with potential US involvement viewed unfavorably by Iranian officials.
Trump to make crucial decision on Iran-Israel conflict in two weeks
Trump to make crucial decision on Iran-Israel conflict in two weeks
US President Donald Trump is set to decide on potential military action regarding the Iran-Israel conflict within two weeks, the White House has announced.
In a recent White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt conveyed President Trump's intention to make a decision on US engagement in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict within two weeks. She noted that the timing aligns with prospective negotiations with Iran. "Due to the substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, the president will decide within the next two weeks,” Leavitt stated.
Iran's deputy foreign minister issued a stark warning, asserting that US involvement would instigate chaos in the region. He emphasized, "This is not America's war." Just a day prior, Trump had expressed uncertainty regarding military engagement, reiterating the importance of his supporters' trust. Leavitt reinforced that Trump's primary objective remains preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Despite the administration's opaque approach towards military strategy, speculation heightened this week following Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's dismissal of Trump's demands. Reports circulated that Trump is contemplating airstrikes on Iran's Fordo nuclear site, which Iran maintains is intended for civilian use, despite experts asserting it's crucial for uranium enrichment.
Meanwhile, diplomatic talks are ongoing, with European foreign ministers set to engage with Iranian representatives in Switzerland shortly. As tensions dynamically unfold, the situation remains highly volatile, with Iran's deputy foreign minister stressing that military strikes would prevent meaningful negotiations from occurring.
US-Israeli airstrikes continued, as reported casualties climb. The recent Iranian missile attack on a hospital in southern Israel resulted in numerous injuries, further intensifying hostilities. Israel's military confirmed several strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities in recent days, highlighting a significant escalation of military actions in this intricate conflict. As the situation develops, both diplomatic and military actions will be closely monitored.
Iran's deputy foreign minister issued a stark warning, asserting that US involvement would instigate chaos in the region. He emphasized, "This is not America's war." Just a day prior, Trump had expressed uncertainty regarding military engagement, reiterating the importance of his supporters' trust. Leavitt reinforced that Trump's primary objective remains preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Despite the administration's opaque approach towards military strategy, speculation heightened this week following Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's dismissal of Trump's demands. Reports circulated that Trump is contemplating airstrikes on Iran's Fordo nuclear site, which Iran maintains is intended for civilian use, despite experts asserting it's crucial for uranium enrichment.
Meanwhile, diplomatic talks are ongoing, with European foreign ministers set to engage with Iranian representatives in Switzerland shortly. As tensions dynamically unfold, the situation remains highly volatile, with Iran's deputy foreign minister stressing that military strikes would prevent meaningful negotiations from occurring.
US-Israeli airstrikes continued, as reported casualties climb. The recent Iranian missile attack on a hospital in southern Israel resulted in numerous injuries, further intensifying hostilities. Israel's military confirmed several strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities in recent days, highlighting a significant escalation of military actions in this intricate conflict. As the situation develops, both diplomatic and military actions will be closely monitored.
