White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a news briefing at the White House on Jan. 8, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
The United States could launch airstrikes on Iran, as President Donald Trump has publicly signaled that he is weighing military options against the country’s regime amid days of violence, the White House said on Jan. 12.
“One thing President Trump is very good at is always keeping all of his options on the table,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Jan. 12, responding to a question about strikes on Iran.
