Trump To Decide On U.S Action In Israel-Iran Conflict Within Two Weeks

President Donald Trump is expected to make a decision in the next two weeks on whether the United States will become directly involved in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed growing speculation over the president’s stance, reading a statement from Trump that hinted at the possibility of diplomacy before any final move is made.

“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,” Trump said in the statement.

This pause may give room for diplomatic efforts, following days of intense debate over whether Trump would authorize military action against Iran.

While Trump has made similar deadlines before—on major issues like the Russia-Ukraine conflict—Leavitt insisted this wasn’t a delay tactic.

She emphasized that Trump is always open to peaceful solutions but won’t hesitate to use force if necessary.

“If there’s a chance for diplomacy, the president’s always going to grab it, but he’s not afraid to use strength as well,” Leavitt said.

Leavitt also warned that Iran could develop a nuclear weapon in just a few weeks if its supreme leader gives the green light.

She claimed Iran has the technical ability to build one quickly, though Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful.

“Iran has all that it needs to achieve a nuclear weapon. All they need is a decision from the supreme leader to do that, and it would take a couple of weeks to complete the production of that weapon,” she said.

On Wednesday, Trump said Iran had reached out, expressing interest in sending representatives to the White House to discuss a potential agreement and a possible end to hostilities with Israel – although Iran denied making such a request.

Despite the ongoing back-and-forth, Leavitt confirmed that the U.S. and Iran have been in contact since Israel’s initial strike on Iran last week.

Still, no American officials are scheduled to join the upcoming talks between European diplomats and Iran’s foreign minister in Geneva.

Trump has been holding daily meetings with his national security advisers in the White House Situation Room, which are expected to continue through the weekend ahead of a NATO summit in the Netherlands.

His upcoming decision follows several days of public comments suggesting he might support Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Trump even referred to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as an “easy target.”

Although Trump had previously tried to revive diplomatic talks with Iran to replace the nuclear deal he scrapped in 2018, his stance appears to have shifted.

He has now shown support for Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites—and is weighing whether to join in.

One complicating factor is that only the U.S. possesses the kind of powerful bunker-busting bombs capable of destroying Iran’s heavily protected Fordo nuclear facility.

“We have capabilities that no other country on this planet possesses,” said Leavitt.

The White House is also asking Trump’s base to remain confident in his judgment during this decision-making period.

Several key conservative voices, like Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon, have warned against getting dragged into another war in the Middle East.

Trump has built much of his political brand around promises to end America’s long-running military involvements in the region—a message that resonated with voters in both the 2016 and 2024 elections.

“Trust in President Trump. President Trump has incredible instincts,” Leavitt added.

KanyiDaily recalls that President Donald Trump previously claimed the U.S. knows the exact whereabouts of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but is choosing not to kill him for now.