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Trump to make decision over Israel-Iran conflict ‘within two weeks’

White House: Trump to decide on Iran action 'within two weeks'
  • President Trump announced he will decide within two weeks whether to order US warplanes to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.
  • The decision is contingent on the potential for negotiations with Iran regarding their nuclear weapons program.
  • Trump indicated that Iranian leaders have expressed interest in direct talks, despite previous failed negotiations and escalating hostilities following Israel's military operation.
  • Iran's foreign minister is scheduled to meet with Western officials in Geneva, but Tehran has continued missile assaults on southern Israel and demanded Israel halt its attacks.
  • Despite diplomatic overtures, the US has issued evacuation notices for Americans in Israel, and Trump had previously approved a plan for strikes on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility.
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