U.S. Nearing War With Iran? President Trump Faces Critical Two-Week Deadline.
The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump will make a final decision within the next two weeks on whether to authorize military strikes against Iran, as escalating violence between Tehran and Israel pushes the Middle East toward potential all-out war. The announcement comes amid reports of at least 639 fatalities in Iran and 24 in Israel from recent exchanges of fire.
With tensions reaching dangerous levels, European powers are making urgent efforts to prevent further escalation. Foreign ministers from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are scheduled to meet with Iranian officials in Geneva this Friday. The high-stakes talks aim to de-escalate regional hostilities and revive negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. However, Tehran’s hardline stance remains unchanged, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowing that Iran will “never surrender” to Western pressure.
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The conflict entered its seventh consecutive day following an Iranian missile strike that damaged an Israeli hospital, though local authorities reported no civilian casualties. Israel responded with devastating airstrikes targeting more than 100 sites across Iran, including critical nuclear facilities at Arak and Natanz.
The United States has significantly bolstered its military presence in the region, deploying a third Navy destroyer to the eastern Mediterranean and sending a carrier strike group to the Arabian Sea. While Pentagon officials describe these movements as defensive measures, security analysts interpret them as a clear show of force designed to pressure Tehran.
President Trump has deliberately delayed his final decision on military action, telling reporters, “I may do it, I may not do it.” The administration appears to be using this waiting period to assess whether its combination of sanctions, diplomacy, and military posturing can compel Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has framed the conflict in stark terms, denouncing Iran’s hospital strike as an act of “terrorist tyrants” while pledging to continue systematically dismantling Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure. Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities did not cause any radioactive leaks.
As the situation grows increasingly volatile, the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv has begun coordinating evacuation flights for American citizens, signaling Washington’s growing concern about the potential for rapid escalation. With Trump’s decision deadline looming and diplomatic options narrowing, the coming days may determine whether the region plunges into wider war.
U.S. Nearing War With Iran? President Trump Faces Critical Two-Week Deadline.
