The White House spokesperson told Fox News that President Trump is committed to a diplomatic solution with Iran but will continue to respond to Iranian attacks. The statement underscores the administration's continued pursuit of diplomacy alongside military deterrence.
Early Saturday morning, the White House spokesperson told Fox News that President Trump remains committed to a diplomatic solution with Iran but will continue to respond to Iranian attacks. The statement reinforces the administration's dual-track approach: pursuing diplomacy while maintaining military deterrence.
The remarks follow President Trump's own interview with Fox News on Friday, in which he stated that Iran would have 'no choice but to surrender' and that the U.S. was 'hitting them hard.' The spokesperson's comments appear to strike a more measured tone, emphasizing the diplomatic path even as kinetic operations continue.
The White House has consistently signaled openness to a negotiated resolution, while reserving the right to respond forcefully to what it views as Iranian provocations. The latest statement offers no new specifics on the timeline or conditions for talks.
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