19.06.2025 19:17

President Donald Trump faces a critical decision regarding Iran in the coming fortnight, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt revealed to reporters that a significant possibility of negotiations with Iran exists, even as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel. This potential diplomatic path, however, remains uncertain, with the final decision resting solely with the President.

Further complicating the situation, Leavitt confirmed that Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, continues active communication with Iranian officials. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking to Israeli news outlet Kan, vowed to strike all of Iran's nuclear facilities, though he refrained from specifying a timetable for such action. This declaration adds considerable pressure to the already volatile situation.

Adding another layer of complexity, Iran issued a stark warning to any external parties involved in the conflict with Israel. While stopping short of directly naming the United States, the warning delivered via CNN, promised an immediate retaliatory response to any such involvement. This veiled threat underscores the potential for a wider conflict.

The situation further intensified with a warning from Tom Barrack, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria. During an official visit to Beirut, Barrack cautioned Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, against entering the escalating conflict. His statement followed Hezbollah's condemnation of Israeli strikes against Iran and its strongly worded response to threats against Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Barrack's intervention highlights the potential for regional escalation and underscores the delicate balance the United States must maintain. The coming weeks promise a period of intense diplomatic activity and potential military conflict.