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Trump's Two-Week Ultimatum: Diplomacy or Strike on Iran?

6/21/2025

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President Donald Trump has issued a two-week ultimatum regarding a potential U.S. strike on Iran, a familiar tactic he often employs without action. While Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt initially pointed fingers at President Biden for the unrest, she later hinted that Trump's deadlines may reflect a push for diplomacy. Critics remain skeptical of his commitment to these timelines.

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President Donald Trump has issued a two-week ultimatum regarding a potential U.S. strike on Iran, a familiar tactic he often employs without action. While Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt initially pointed fingers at President Biden for the unrest, she later hinted that Trump's deadlines may reflect a push for diplomacy. Critics remain skeptical of his commitment to these timelines.