White House: Trump Seeks Peaceful Resolution to Iran Issue but Is Not Afraid to Use Force

According to a report by Jinse Finance, White House Press Secretary Levitt, quoting Trump, told reporters: "Given the strong possibility of recent negotiations with Iran, I will decide within the next two weeks whether to intervene." Levitt stated that Trump is willing to seek a diplomatic solution with Iran, but his top priority is to ensure that Iran cannot acquire nuclear weapons. Any agreement must prohibit Tehran from enriching uranium and eliminate Iran's ability to produce nuclear weapons. "The President is always interested in diplomatic solutions; he is a peacemaker. Therefore, if there is a diplomatic opportunity, the President will always seize it. But I must add, he is also not afraid to use force." Levitt declined to say whether Trump would seek congressional authorization for any strikes against Iran. She said Washington still believes that Iran has never been closer to obtaining nuclear weapons. Levitt noted that Trump was briefed on Israeli actions on Thursday, and if Iran does not agree to halt its nuclear weapons program, it will face serious consequences.