ALBAWABA- In a notable shift, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will decide within two weeks whether to launch a military intervention against Iran, citing a "strong likelihood" of negotiations soon.
Trump emphasized that any decision will weigh three conditions: necessity, avoiding a prolonged Middle East war, and ensuring the strike would eliminate Iran’s nuclear program.
“A lot of space has been made for diplomacy,” said a White House spokeswoman, offering a glimmer of hope for de-escalation as European and Iranian officials prepare to meet tomorrow.
Trump’s latest announcement of a two-week window to decide on war with Iran starkly contradicts his fiery remarks just two days earlier, when he demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender within 24 hours and threatened to target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei personally.
Despite the diplomatic tone, tensions remain sky-high. The White House confirmed that Iran could produce a nuclear weapon within weeks if it chooses to. The spokeswoman also praised Israel’s military strikes for degrading Iran’s infrastructure and leadership.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to the impact of war on his own family, revealing that his son Avner had to cancel his wedding for the second time due to missile threats, and called his wife “a heroine” for standing by him through years of turmoil.
The conflict is widening beyond the battlefield. Iran has declared that Israeli media outlets are now legitimate military targets, warning that Channel 14, described as Netanyahu’s “propaganda arm,” will face missile strikes in the coming days.
Israel's Broadcasting Authority confirmed that a forceful response is being prepared following Iran’s unprecedented missile attack on the Soroka military hospital.
