Trump promises decision on military action against Iran ‘within 2 weeks’
President Donald Trump says he’ll make his decision on whether the U.S. will join Israel in the destruction of Tehran’s nuclear plants soon.
“Within two weeks.”
@PressSec shares an important message from President Donald J. Trump: “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/Xh3rNuURn0
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 19, 2025
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made the announcement just a short time ago:
“Regarding the ongoing situation in Iran,” she said. “I know there has been a lot of speculation amongst all of you in the media regarding the president’s decision making and whether or not the United States will be directly involved. In light of that news, 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.'”
The president has met with his advisers in the Situation Room at least twice already this week.
This developed as Israel was launching repeated waves of attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities and military leadership, leaving one in shambles and the other dead. Iran has been responding by bombing Israel’s population and hospitals.
There are reports he has approved attack plans, but held off on implementing them to see if Iran will be willing to negotiate.
He’s repeated his commitment to his agenda that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons multiple times.
There are members of his party, including Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who has said the U.S. needs to “finish the job” with Iran.
Others are adhering to the “America First” agenda adopted by Trump, calling for restraint.
“A poll out on Wednesday from Fox News found voters split on the issues Trump is facing. A majority of registered voters surveyed believe Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear program would result in more danger. But a majority also believes Iran poses a national security threat to the U.S.,” Fox reported.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, “We’re not just fighting our enemy. We’re fighting your enemy. For God’s sake, they chant, ‘death to Israel, death to America.’ We’re simply on their way. And this could reach America soon.”
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has threatened, “The Americans should know, the Iranian nation will not surrender, and any intervention by the U.S. will be met with a forceful response and irreparable damage. War will be met with war, bombing with bombing, and strike with strike. Iran will not submit to any demands or dictates.”