Donald Trump's decision on whether to order airstrikes against Iran will depend on the assessment of his special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, following last-ditch negotiations this week, sources familiar with the matter have said.
The US president has not yet made a final determination on any military action. The administration is awaiting Iran's latest proposal, which is expected this week, ahead of a crucial round of talks scheduled for Thursday in Geneva.
Witkoff and Kushner will lead the discussions, and their judgment on whether Tehran is genuinely seeking a deal to give up its nuclear weapons capability will shape Trump's calculus. The talks are seen as a final opportunity to avoid escalation.
On Monday, Trump denied reports that General Dan Caine, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, had warned him about the risks of a military campaign against Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: 'I am the one that makes the decision, I would rather have a Deal than not but, if we don’t make a Deal, it will be a very bad day for that Country and, very sadly, its people.'
