The United States could launch airstrikes on Iran as President Donald Trump has publicly signaled he’s weighing military options against the country’s regime amid days of violence, said the White House on Monday.
“One thing President Trump is very good at is always keeping all of his options on the table,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Jan. 12, responding to a question about strikes on Iran. “And airstrikes would be one of the many, many options that are on the table for the commander-in-chief. Diplomacy is always the first option for the president.”
She said the statements Iranian officials made in public are “quite different” from messages that they have sent to the White House, also making note of comments Trump made to reporters on Sunday about possible negotiations with the regime….
US Airstrikes Against Iran ‘On the Table,’ White House Confirms
