Breaking news: Trump will decide on Iran attack “within the next two weeks,” White House says
There is still a chance for negotiations, it added in a statement.
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June 19, 2025, 3:20 p.m. ET

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Trump Will Decide on Iran Attack ‘Within the Next Two Weeks’ White House Says

A statement released by the White House said “there’s a substantial chance of negotiations” with Iran. For days, President Trump had mused publicly about the possibility of bombing the country’s nuclear sites, suggesting that strikes could be imminent.

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