The White House Says Trump Still Interested in Diplomatic Solutions with Iran
Amid escalating war rhetoric, the White House on Monday released a contradictory statement saying that President Donald Trump "is still interested" in a diplomatic solution to resolve the nuclear crisis with Iran.
Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told reporters that while all options, including military actions, remain on the table, the door for diplomatic avenues has not been completely closed. This message came just hours after Leavitt claimed that U.S. intelligence shows Iran is only a few weeks away from being able to produce a nuclear bomb.
This dual communication strategy is viewed by analysts as an effort to maximize pressure on Iran while maintaining the image, in the eyes of the international community, that the U.S. is not entirely rejecting a peaceful path. However, this inconsistent messaging also creates uncertainty about what steps Washington will take next in a crisis that has been on the brink.