WASHINGTON, 2025-06-19 19:38:00

Trump Mulls Iran Strike Amid Rising Tensions

Former President Donald Trump is nearing a decision on potential military action against Iran, as the region simmers with escalating conflict.

  • Trump has two weeks to decide on striking Iran.
  • The U.S. is monitoring rising attacks between Iran and Israel.
  • A hospital in Israel was damaged in a recent Iranian strike.

Will the U.S. launch a strike against Iran? That’s the question hanging in the balance as former President Donald Trump considers his next move, with a decision expected within the next two weeks, according to a press briefing on Thursday. Trump’s timeline comes amidst a backdrop of intensifying attacks between Iran and Israel,raising concerns of a wider conflict.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, reading a statement from Trump, said the decision will be 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.”

This deadline arrives as tensions between iran and Israel continue to flare, drawing the U.S. into the volatile situation. On wednesday, when asked if a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities was imminent, Trump responded, “I may do it, I may not do it, nobody knows what I’m going to do… I can tell you this.Iran’s got a lot of trouble.”

Did you know?-The U.S. has not formally declared war since World War II. However, it has engaged in numerous military conflicts since then, authorized by Congress or the President.

Escalating Conflict and International Concerns

Leavitt emphasized that the U.S. government believes iran has never been closer to developing a nuclear weapon. She noted that President Trump remains in close contact with his National Security council and is in constant dialog with the Israeli government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The ongoing attacks began last Friday, with Israel launching what they termed “preemptive air strikes” targeting multiple sites in Iran. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reports that 639 people have been killed in Iran, with 1,329 injured, since Israel’s initial missile attack. The institution states that 263 of those killed were civilians and 154 military personnel.In Israel,24 people have died and 838 have been injured consequently of the iranian strikes.

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Further adding to the turmoil, an Iranian missile strike on Thursday damaged a hospital in southern Israel, as part of an ongoing series of attacks that Israel says have injured 271 people.

Political Landscape and Future Prospects

Trump’s base is divided as he weighs his options, especially given that he campaigned on a pledge of no new wars.

The two-week timeline offers a window for potential negotiations, but does not rule out U.S. intervention. “The president has made it clear he always wants to pursue diplomacy,” Leavitt said. “But believe me the president is unafraid to use strength if necessary.”