In a tense and fast-developing international crisis, President Donald Trump is expected to make a monumental decision within the next two weeks — whether the United States will directly enter the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made the announcement during a Thursday briefing, quoting Trump directly:
"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."
While the president is playing his cards close to his chest, the stakes could not be higher — both in terms of regional stability and global geopolitics. 🧨🌍
🔥 “This Is Not America’s War,” Warns Iran
The announcement comes amid stark warnings from Iran’s leadership. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, told the BBC:
“If the U.S. gets involved, it will create hell for the region... This is not America's war.”
He cautioned that further escalation could turn the region into a “quagmire,” prolong bloodshed, and cause even greater instability. Despite these strong words, he emphasized that Iran is not ruling out diplomacy — as long as the bombing stops.
“We are still hoping for diplomacy as the first option,” Khatibzadeh said. “But diplomacy cannot exist under fire.”
🤫 Strategic Ambiguity or Political Theater?
In public statements and on Truth Social, Trump has maintained a deliberate air of strategic ambiguity. “I may do it. I may not do it,” he said midweek when asked about launching strikes.
Meanwhile, reports have emerged that he’s already approved military plans to strike Iranian nuclear facilities — including Fordo, a heavily fortified uranium enrichment site built into a mountainside and unreachable by Israeli weapons. 🏔️💣
Iran insists Fordo is used for peaceful civilian purposes, but U.S. officials continue to assert that Iran has “never been closer” to developing a nuclear weapon. Trump, however, has openly dismissed intelligence from his own agencies — including briefings earlier this year from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that claimed Iran was not pursuing a bomb at this time.
🏥 Conflict Hits Civilians as Tensions Boil Over
The urgency behind Trump’s two-week timeline may be linked to Thursday’s deadly missile strike from Iran that hit near a hospital in Be’er Sheva, southern Israel.
While Iranian state media claimed the strike targeted a nearby military site, it caused significant damage to the Soroka Medical Centre and injured 71 people.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the hospital shortly after the attack. The Israeli Ministry of Health has confirmed at least 24 deaths since the beginning of the conflict. On the Iranian side, the death toll is harder to verify, but according to the Washington-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 639 Iranians have been killed since last Friday.
The Israeli military has responded forcefully, launching further strikes Thursday night. They confirmed hits on nuclear-related sites in Natanz and Arak, including what they called an “inactive nuclear reactor.” Iran disputes this, claiming those sites were non-military and legally protected.
🤝 Diplomacy in Motion—But Is It Too Late?
Despite the carnage, behind-the-scenes diplomacy is ramping up. European foreign ministers are scheduled to meet with their Iranian counterpart in Switzerland on Friday in a last-ditch attempt to prevent wider war.
The U.S. is also in quiet communication with Tehran. According to Reuters, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff has spoken multiple times with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi since the conflict began.
But as Iran’s Khatibzadeh warned, “negotiation under bombardment is impossible.”
🧠 What This Means for the U.S.
For Trump supporters and skeptics alike, the next two weeks will test the balance between strength and restraint. Leavitt reassured reporters that Trump’s “top priority” is preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon — but stopped short of clarifying whether he would seek Congressional approval for military action. 🏛️❓
As speculation swirls and military options sit on the table, Trump’s decision could define the legacy of his second term and shape the future of the Middle East for years to come.
One thing is certain — the clock is ticking. ⏳
📌 Quick Takeaways:
Trump to decide on U.S. military action in Iran-Israel war within two weeks.
Iran warns U.S. involvement would “create hell” in the region.
Trump may have approved strike plans on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iranian missile hits hospital area in Israel, injuring 71.
Diplomacy continues behind the scenes — but tensions are red-hot.
