Trump’s Iran Decision Looms: Will U.S. Join Israel’s Fight in Two Weeks?

President Donald Trump is poised to decide within the next two weeks whether the U.S. will join Israel’s escalating conflict with Iran, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Speaking at a recent briefing, Leavitt quoted Trump directly: "Based on a substantial chance of negotiations with Iran, I’ll make my decision on whether to act within two weeks." This timeline follows Iran’s failure to engage in talks after a 60-day warning, prompting Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Leavitt emphasized Trump’s unwavering stance: Iran must not acquire a nuclear weapon, a threat she described as existential to both Israel and the U.S. "Iran is weeks away from a nuclear bomb," she warned, noting that only a decision from Iran’s Supreme Leader stands in the way. Six rounds of direct and indirect talks have yielded no progress, and Trump’s patience appears to be waning.

The conflict intensified after Israel’s attack on Iran last Friday, which eliminated key military figures. Iran retaliated with a missile strike on Soroka Hospital in Tel Aviv, injuring over 70 people and prompting Israel’s leadership to label it a war crime. Trump, ever enigmatic, dodged specifics outside the White House, saying, "I may do it. I may not. Nobody knows." Yet, he’s hinted at "brutal military action" if Iran doesn’t negotiate soon.

Leavitt underscored Trump’s foreign policy mantra of peace through strength, contrasting it with the "global instability" inherited from the previous administration. She urged the public to trust Trump’s instincts, citing his first term’s record of maintaining global stability. As tensions simmer, the world watches whether Trump’s decision will tilt toward diplomacy or decisive action.