Leavitt begins the briefing at 20:00 Jerusalem time, her first since returning to work today. US media reports indicate the briefing will outline a series of new steps President Trump has decided to take against Iran.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt begins her press briefing at 20:00 Jerusalem time, as scheduled. The briefing is her first since returning to work, as indicated in earlier announcements. US media reports cited in those announcements say the briefing will outline a series of new steps President Trump has decided to take against Iran. The briefing comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions following the overnight missile barrage and ongoing exchanges. The detailed agenda has not been officially confirmed, but the White House is expected to address the latest developments.
2 developments
- DevelopingLeavitt to brief White House press corps in coming hour after return from maternity leave
- DevelopingTrump to receive Iran intelligence briefing at 19:00; White House source says US preparing for prolonged exchanges
- StrongWhite House says Trump will attend World Cup final on Sunday
- StrongLeavitt: Trump to attend World Cup final as guest of honor; Iran wants deal, strikes due to MOU violations
Source and signal
- Internal intake