Trump Delays Decision on U.S. Military Action Against Iran Amid Missile Strikes

Following a missile attack by Iran that hit a hospital in Israel, President Trump announced he would decide within two weeks on joining Israel’s military response, contingent on potential diplomatic negotiations with Iran.

In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, President Trump stated he would take two weeks to decide whether to support Israel's ongoing military campaign against Iran. This announcement followed an Iranian missile strike that targeted the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, injuring several patients and marking the first direct assault on an Israeli hospital amid recent hostilities.

In his remarks, President Trump highlighted the possibility of negotiations with Iran that could potentially alter the course of U.S. involvement. “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,” he expressed through White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Leavitt emphasized the administration's stance, stating that any prospective deal with Iran must include strict controls on uranium enrichment and weapons development. Meanwhile, Steve Witkoff, the president's envoy to the Middle East, has reportedly been in contact with Iranian officials to discuss potential diplomatic pathways.

The missile barrage from Iran has raised concerns about Israel's usually impressive defensive capabilities. While the country’s interceptors have historically provided robust protection from missile threats, questions arise about their durability in the face of expanding hostilities.

As the situation unfolds, high-level discussions between foreign ministers from Britain, France, and Germany with Iran's foreign minister are scheduled, potentially paving the way for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions further.