US EditionTrump Focused on Avoiding Wider Conflict as He Nears Decision on US Strikes in Iran, Sources Say
- On June 18, 2025, President Trump held a high-level Situation Room meeting at the White House amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions.
- The rising conflict resulted from ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and Iranian missile attacks killing civilians, with neither side showing signs of backing down.
- Trump expressed he had ideas but no final decision yet, refused to rule out military options, and considered joining Israel in strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Trump as a great friend, stating Israel was progressing step by step against Iran's threats while Iranian leader Khamenei warned US involvement would cause irreparable damage.
- The situation implies potential US military engagement but also diplomatic efforts, as Gulf states seek de-escalation amid soaring oil prices and regional instability.
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Blaine Holt to Newsmax: Trump Committed to Solving Iran Conflict
As of Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump said he has reviewed and approved a military option for the U.S. to engage directly with Iran, but has thus far withheld from giving a formal go-ahead. Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt told Newsmax that Trump is “principled and he’s committed to solving this.” “What President Trump is trying to do is to be on the other side of this thing, to help quickly repair and bring back a free Iran ou…
The U.S. President said he had not yet decided on a possible U.S. participation in the Israeli bombing campaign in Iran.
Trump Says He Has Ideas on Iran, but No Commitment to US Military Action Yet
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on June 18 that he is still considering options to address escalating tensions with Iran but has not yet reached a final decision. Speaking to reporters before meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room, Trump addressed questions about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with Iran and Israel exchanging strikes for six consecutive days. “I have ideas as to what to do,” Trump told repo…
Trump Wavers as Iran and Israel Continue to Trade Blows
President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday afternoon that he had yet to decide what course America would take on the Israel–Iran war. “I have ideas as to what to do, but I haven’t made a final—I like to make the final decision one second before it’s due, you know, because things change,” he said. “I mean, especially with war, things change with war.” The president also said that he had given Iran an “ultimate ultimatum” to respond to before…
US Still Undecided on Strikes Against Iran, Trump Says
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