The White House spokesperson told Fox News that President Trump will not allow what he defines as Iran's 'terrorist conduct' and will not stand idly by. The statement reinforces the administration's hardline posture toward Tehran.
The White House spokesperson told Fox News early Saturday that President Trump 'will not stand idly by' and will not allow what he describes as Iran's 'terrorist conduct.' The statement, published at 01:01 Jerusalem, follows a previous White House spokesperson bulletin at 01:00 reaffirming the administration's commitment to diplomacy alongside military deterrence. It also comes after President Trump's Friday Fox News interview, in which he stated Iran would have 'no choice but to surrender.' The new language underscores the administration's unwillingness to accept continued Iranian provocations, even as it maintains a theoretical openness to diplomatic resolution. The policy of 'negotiating under fire'—simultaneously engaging in talks while responding to attacks—remains in effect.
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