Trump to Decide on Iran War Within Two Weeks, Sources Say

 U.S. President Donald Trump is set to make a critical decision on military action against Iran within the next two weeks, following Iran’s June 17 missile attack on Tel Aviv, which killed 12 at Ichilov Hospital, according to White House sources cited by The Washington Times. The announcement, made on Wednesday, June 18, comes amid heightened Middle East tensions, with Israel’s retaliatory strikes on Tehran escalating fears of a regional war.

Trump, who took office in January 2025, has consulted with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on options ranging from targeted strikes to broader military engagement. 

The decision follows Iran’s launch of over 200 ballistic missiles, including a hypersonic Fattah-2, which breached Israel’s Iron Dome. Trump’s team is reportedly weighing economic sanctions versus airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with CNN noting his campaign promise to “prevent Iran from destabilizing the region.”

On X, @USPolWatch reported, “Trump’s war decision could reshape the Middle East.” Critics, including Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, warn of catastrophic escalation, citing 50,000 displaced in Israel and 30,000 in Iran, per UN estimates. The EU and Russia have urged de-escalation, while evacuations of foreign nationals intensify. Trump’s impending decision, expected by July 4, 2025, could define his foreign policy legacy.