❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump will decide on U.S. actions in the Iran-Israel conflict within two weeks, according to the White House.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and Iranian and Israeli leaders.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Statement made during a White House press briefing on Thursday, June 19.
💬KEY 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.” – President Trump.
🎯IMPACT: The statement underscores the possibility of imminent U.S. action in the Middle East if potential diplomatic efforts with Iran do not succeed.
President Donald J. Trump has stated that he will make a decision on U.S. actions in the Iran-Israel conflict “within the next two weeks,” citing the potential for upcoming negotiations with Iran. The comments were relayed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during a press briefing on Thursday.
Quoting the President directly, Leavitt said, “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.”
🚨 @PressSec says Trump will make a decision on Iran in the next two weeks:
“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.” pic.twitter.com/gaUHZ8IBGW
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) June 19, 2025
Leavitt also emphasized that President Trump has been consistent in his stance that Iran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. “Nobody should be surprised by the President’s position that Iran absolutely cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. He has been unequivocally clear about this for decades, not just as President, not just as a presidential candidate, but also as a private citizen,” she said.
Referencing past remarks, Leavitt added, “In 2011, President Trump said, ‘America’s primary goal with Iran must be to destroy its nuclear ambitions. We cannot allow this radical regime to acquire a nuclear weapon that they will either use or hand off to terrorists.'”
She also noted that the President had previously issued a 60-day warning to Iran to make a deal, with Israel taking action on day 61.
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