US President Donald Trump will decide whether or not to directly join the war against Iran alongside Israel within the next two weeks, the White House announces.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reads out a statement during a press briefing that she says comes directly from Trump.

“Based on the fact that there is a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future — I will make my decision on whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” according to the Trump statement read aloud by Leavitt.

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