White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will make a decision whether to join strikes against Iran "during the next two weeks." Leavitt told reporters: "I have a direct message from the President, and I quote: 'Based on the fact that there is a significant chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make the decision whether to join or not in the next two weeks.' This is a direct quote from the President for all of you from today."