Trump to make Iran decision 'within the next two weeks' given 'chance' of negotiations, Leavitt says

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt commented Thursday that President Donald Trump will make a decision on the U S becoming involved in Israel's conflict with Iran within the next two weeks I have a message directly from the president and I quote 'based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks ' Leavitt noted at a White House briefing quoting Trump That's a quote directly from the president for all of you in the modern day MAJOR OIL PRICE SHOCK LOOMING AS ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT THREATENS He's been very clear she added Iran went for days when he gave them that a -day warning without coming to the table On day Israel took action against Iran And as I just stated you from the president directly he will make a decision within two weeks in Leavitt explained that there have been six rounds of direct and indirect negotiations with Iran She stated that talks continue but declined to provide details Appealed if Trump would strike Iran if negotiations fail Leavitt repeatedly revealed the president would make a decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks When pressed about the reliability of that timeline given previous delays on other global matters Leavitt reported the conflicts are different President Trump inherited global instability from the last administration He is invariably interested in diplomacy but not afraid to use strength Leavitt explained Leavitt insisted that Iran cannot attain a nuclear bomb a position repeatedly stated by Trump and Israel The president s top priority is ensuring that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon and providing peace and stability in the Middle East Israel launched an attack on Iran on Friday targeting its nuclear facilities and taking out particular of the country's top military generals Iran has been respnseinf hitting Tel Aviv and other locations An Iranian missile barrage hit the Soroka Hospital on Thursday morning injuring more than people Israel mentioned This is a developing news story and will be updated