Trump Mulls Strike on Iran: Two-Week Deadline Self-Imposed

The White House says President Donald Trump will decide in two weeks whether to join Israel 's campaign to dismantle Iran 's nuclear program.

"Now regarding the ongoing situation in Iran, I know there has been a lot of speculation amongst all of you in the media regarding the president's decision-making and whether or not the United States will be directly involved," press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday.

"In light of that news, I have a message directly from the president, and I quote, 'Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks.' That's a quote directly from the president for all of you today."

This is a developing story and will be updated.