Trump’s decision

Published June 19, 2025 4:10pm ET



TRUMP’S DECISION. There are reports that President Donald Trump has reviewed U.S. military plans to attack Iran. But the president says he has not yet made the crucial decision to actually order an attack, which apparently involves dropping bunker-busting bombs on Iran’s deep-underground Fordow nuclear facility.

Trump appeared to rule out quick action when he released a brief statement Thursday afternoon, saying that he still hopes for a negotiated solution: “Based on the fact that there is a substantial chance of negotiation 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,” the president said. So it appears any breathless waiting for news might have to wait at least 14 more days.

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