President Donald Trump is putting Iran — and the world — on notice. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Thursday that the president will decide “within the next two weeks” whether the United States will take action amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
“I have a message directly from the president,” Leavitt told reporters. “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.”
Translation: the clock is ticking.
Leavitt said Iran ignored Trump’s 60-day warning, leading Israel to launch a bold strike that targeted nuclear facilities and eliminated several top Iranian military leaders. Iran responded with predictable fury, launching missile barrages that struck Tel Aviv and even hit Soroka Hospital, injuring over 70 civilians. So much for “de-escalation.”
When asked if President Trump would greenlight a U.S. strike on Iran if talks fail, Leavitt said simply that the president “will make a decision whether or not to go” — language that suggests serious consequences may be on the horizon.
“President Trump inherited global instability from the last administration. He is always interested in diplomacy but not afraid to use strength,” Leavitt said, reiterating the administration’s hard line against a nuclear Iran. “The president’s top priority is ensuring that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon and providing peace and stability in the Middle East.”
With six rounds of negotiations on the table and Iranian missiles now hitting hospitals, it’s clear Tehran may not be interested in peace. President Trump’s patience may be running thin — and when he says “two weeks,” the world would do well to listen.