Karoline Leavitt Warns Iran to ‘Make a Deal’ as Trump Weighs Military Action

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said there are “many reasons and arguments” for a potential U.S. strike against Iran, warning Tehran would be “wise to make a deal” with Donald Trump. Her comments come after U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner participated in indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman in Geneva. While Leavitt acknowledged “a little bit of progress,” she stressed both sides remain “very far apart” on key issues. Trump, who withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal during his first term, has repeatedly threatened military action if negotiations fail. Iran has warned it would retaliate. The briefing also addressed Trump’s newly launched “Board of Peace,” aimed at overseeing reconstruction in Gaza following the ongoing conflict. Despite criticism from the Vatican, the administration says more than two dozen countries have joined the initiative, with pledges totaling $5 billion toward rebuilding efforts. Stay tuned for updates on U.S.–Iran tensions, Gaza reconstruction plans, and the latest developments from the White House.