President Donald Trump is poised to make a critical decision on whether to authorize military strikes against Iran by July 4th, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. The president has indicated that while he prefers diplomatic solutions, he won’t hesitate to take military action if Iran continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons capabilities. Will Trump and Iran meet at the negotiation table, or will Trump decide to assist Israel?
Trump’s Looming Decision on Iran
President Donald Trump is weighing his options regarding potential military action against Iran, with a decision expected within the next two weeks. His national spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, delivered a direct message from Trump, stating that the timing of his decision hinges on “the substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future.”
Trump has made it clear that while he prefers a peaceful resolution, he views Iran’s nuclear ambitions as a red line that cannot be crossed. “I’m not looking to fight, but if it’s a choice between fighting and having a nuclear weapon, you have to do what you have to do,” Trump stated, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
President will decide before July 4th whether to strike Iran. White House spokesperson says President Trump will decide whether to strike Iran’s underground nuclear facility at Fordow within two weeks given ongoing negotiations. Two weeks from today is July 3.
— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) June 19, 2025
Escalating Tensions Between Iran and Israel
Recent hostilities between Iran and Israel have significantly heightened tensions in the region, creating a volatile situation that demands American attention. Israel conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, which prompted retaliatory actions from Iran, including a missile strike on Israel’s Soroka Hospital that injured more than 70 people.
Israeli officials have condemned the hospital attack as a war crime and vowed to respond, further escalating the conflict. Reports indicate that Israel may be seeking U.S. involvement to target Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow nuclear site, which would require advanced military capabilities that only America possesses.
🚨Trump considers strike on Iran ahead of crucial White House Situation Room meeting at 1pm, U.S. officials say. @DavidLawler10 and I wrote for @axios https://t.co/2osUgdd7zH
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) June 17, 2025
Diplomatic Efforts and Military Preparations
The Trump administration has maintained communication channels with Iran despite the escalating tensions. According to reports, six rounds of negotiations have already taken place, though specific details of these talks remain undisclosed.
Trump has directly addressed Iran’s leadership, claiming to know “exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding” in what appears to be both a warning and an invitation to negotiate. Leavitt emphasized that Trump “inherited global instability from the last administration” and is “always interested in diplomacy but not afraid to use strength.”
The urgency of the situation is underscored by assertions that Iran could be weeks away from obtaining a nuclear weapon. This timeline has created significant pressure for decisive action, with Trump consistently opposing Iranian nuclear capabilities throughout his political career.
Leavitt urged Americans to “trust in President Trump” and his “incredible instincts,” referencing his previous “peace through strength” foreign policy approach. The next two weeks will be critical as Trump balances diplomatic possibilities with military preparedness, weighing the grave consequences of each potential course of action against the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran.
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- Trump to make Iran decision ‘within the next two weeks’ given ‘chance’ of negotiations, Leavitt says