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Trump: "Decision on Iran Military Response Within 2 Weeks… Priority on Diplomatic Opportunity"

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JH Kim

Summary

  • U.S. President Trump stated that he would decide on whether to take military action against Iran within two weeks.
  • The White House explained that it would delay immediate military action due to the possibility of diplomatic negotiations.
  • It was noted that, amid heightened military tensions between Israel and Iran, the level of the U.S. response is under scrutiny.

According to CNN on the 19th (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would decide within the next two weeks whether to take military action against Iran.

On this day, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said in an official briefing, "Since there is a possibility of diplomatic negotiations with Iran, a final decision on military action will be made within two weeks."

President Trump explained in a statement, "It is assessed that there is a substantial possibility of negotiations with Iran in the near future," and added, "Considering the possibility of a diplomatic resolution, I have decided to postpone the decision for now."

This announcement comes amid escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran, drawing attention to the level of the U.S. response.

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