US President Donald Trump has stated that he is not aware of any plans for a US military strike on Iran this weekend, following comments made by US Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack. Speaking to reporters in Florida on Friday, Trump responded to questions about Barrack’s remarks, saying, “If that’s the case, I don’t know anything about that.”
Barrack had suggested during an interview that a strike could occur as early as the weekend. Despite this, he emphasized that Trump is still open to a diplomatic solution, indicating that discussions with Iran have been ongoing for months. Barrack clarified that the United States is not seeking regime change in Iran, but is focused on addressing security concerns while leaving room for negotiations.
The statements from Trump and Barrack come amid heightened tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been vocal about the need to remove Iran’s clerical leadership, accusing Tehran of policies that threaten Israeli security. Netanyahu also reiterated Israel’s commitment to preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
The differing messages from US officials have contributed to uncertainty regarding the direction of US policy towards Iran. While diplomatic efforts continue, there are growing concerns about a possible escalation of military confrontations in the Middle East.