Trump to decide on US action in Iran ‘within two weeks'
NewsFeed Trump to decide on US action in Iran 'within two weeks'
A White House spokesperson has delivered a message from President Trump, saying he will decide whether to attack Iran 'within the next two weeks'. Karoline Leavitt says US and Iranian officials are still in contact and US action rests on the outcome of talks.
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