Coin World reported on June 17 that, according to a senior White House correspondent from CBS News, U.S. officials stated that the United States will not proactively join Israel's military actions. Although there are reports that Trump requested the National Security Council (NSC) and the Situation Room to be on standby, it is understood that NSC cabinet members have maintained a 24-hour alert status since Israel's 'Operation Lion's Strength' began.