Title: Tensions Rise as Trump Keeps Options Open on Iran
In a provocative statement that has sent ripples through international relations, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that his patience with Iran has "run out." This declaration came on the heels of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s outright rejection of Trump’s demands for an unconditional surrender, deepening the rift between the two nations.
In a press conference, Trump emphasized that he is not ruling anything out when it comes to Iran. "I may do it, I may not do it," he stated, leaving the door wide open for potential military action. His comments reflect an increasingly volatile situation as tensions escalate between Iran and the U.S., alongside Israel’s ongoing military operations.
While Trump was noncommittal about whether the U.S. would join Israel in its attacks against Iran, his ambiguous rhetoric signals a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy. Observers are left to interpret what this means for the region, particularly as Iran continues to defy U.S. demands and bolster its military capabilities.
Al Jazeera’s White House correspondent, Kimberly Halkett, provides insights from Washington, D.C., where the implications of Trump’s remarks are being closely monitored. Analysts anticipate that this uncertainty may have far-reaching consequences not only for U.S.-Iran relations but also for the broader Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape.
As the world waits to see how this standoff will unfold, one thing is clear: the stakes have never been higher.
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Video “Asked if US will strike Iran, Trump says: ‘I may do it, I may not do it’” was uploaded on 06/18/2025 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English