Karoline Leavitt

"He has not set any deadline for the proposal or discussions."

"Iran would be very wise to make a deal with the US."

"According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, they remain very far apart on some issues."

"A speech on aliens would be news to me."

"A speech on aliens would be news to me."

"A speech on aliens would be news to me."

"A speech on aliens would be news to me."

"I believe the Iranians are expected to come back to us with some more detail in the next couple of weeks."

"The President has always been very clear though with respect to Iran or any country around the world, diplomacy is always his first option."

"I’m not going to set deadlines on behalf of the President of the United States."

"The United States government is of course always in close communication with the state of Israel and that starts right at the top with the President."

"The President has always been very clear, though, with respect to Iran or any country around the world, diplomacy is always his first option, and Iran would be very wise to make a deal with President Trump and with this administration."

"Iran would be very wise to make a deal."

"Federal law enforcement are working 24/7 to keep our country safe and protect all Americans."

"'El Mencho' was a top target for the Mexican and United States government as one of the top traffickers of fentanyl into our homeland."

"The Secret Service acted quickly and decisively to neutralize a crazy person, armed with a gun and a gas canister, who intruded President Trump’s home."

"Meaningful progress had been made and reiterated that another round of talks will take place in the future."

"The Trump administration commends and thanks the Mexican military for their cooperation and successful execution of this operation."

""The Trump administration commends and thanks the Mexican military for their cooperation and successful execution of this operation.""

"U.S. President Donald Trump’s first option was always diplomacy but that he was willing to use lethal force if necessary."

"US President Donald Trump’s first option was always diplomacy but that he was willing to use lethal force if necessary."

"President Trump's first option is always diplomacy. But as he has shown, he is willing to use the lethal force of the United States military if necessary."

"I've seen a lot of sensationalist reporting over the past day that is just completely untrue."

"I think they heard the president's message yesterday loud and clear."

"With respect to Spain, I think they heard the president’s message yesterday loud and clear, and it’s my understanding, over the past several hours, they’ve agreed to cooperate with the US military."

"And it’s my understanding over the past several hours, they’ve agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military."

"I think they heard the president’s message yesterday loud and clear."

"The President's decision to launch Operation Epic Fury is one that presidents of both parties have contemplated for more than fifty years, but none had the courage to execute."

"While the Department of War is currently investigating this matter, the Iranian regime targets civilians and children, not the United States of America."

"While the Department of War is currently investigating this matter, the Iranian regime targets civilians and children, not the United States of America."

"While the Department of War is currently investigating this matter, the Iranian regime targets civilians and children, not the United States of America."

"When Trump determines Iran 'no longer poses a threat to the United States'... Iran will effectively be in a state of 'unconditional surrender'."

""As we have said countless times, President Trump has been totally exonerated by the release of the Epstein Files.""

"We expect [the war] to last about 4 to 6 weeks, and we are well on our way to achieving those objectives, annihilating Iran's navy."

"We expect [the war] to last about 4 to 6 weeks, and we are well on our way to achieving those objectives, annihilating Iran's navy."

"There will be “unconditional surrender” when Trump determines that Iran can no longer pose a threat to the US and our troops in the Middle East."

"There should be no pushback to any of the commonsense proposals in the SAVE America Act."

"I think the president would certainly agree that, yes, foreign countries certainly do try to persuade American public opinion."

"I can confirm that the US Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel at this time."

"150 was 'in the ballpark,' underscoring the fluid nature of casualty reporting as the conflict continues."

"I can confirm that the US Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel at this time, though of course that's an option."

"I can confirm that the U.S. Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel at this time."

"That’s an option the president has said he will absolutely utilize if and when necessary."

"The president and the US military’s initial timeline was about four to six weeks to achieve the full objectives of Operation Epic Fury."

"The president is not making anything up."

"We’re not going to be harassed by The New York Times, who’ve been putting out a lot of articles on this making claims that have just not been verified by the Department of War, to quickly wrap up this investigation because The New York Times is calling on us to do so."

"I had no updates on the investigation and did not directly answer a question about whether President Donald Trump was satisfied with the pace of the probe."

"The president and his special envoy (Steve) Witkoff have both said that, of course, they’ve sent a message to Russia that if that was taking place, it’s not something they would be happy with and they hope that it is not taking place."

"The president's utmost responsibility right now as commander in chief is to ensure the continued success of Operation Epic Fury."

"He has said if they don't join the Abraham Accords, the deal is off."

"I can attest to the fact that he is always looking to do what’s in the best interest of the United States of America — period."

"As President Trump has clearly and explicitly stated, he had strong and compelling evidence that Iran was going to attack the United States first."

"vital resources like oil, natural gas, fertiliser, and coal to flow freely."

"President Trump does not bluff, and he is prepared to unleash hell."

"Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before."

"President Xi understood that it's very important for the president to be here throughout these combat operations right now."

"We’ve always estimated four to six weeks."

"not afraid to carry out threats against Iranian energy sites if they fail."

"Iranian officials are appearing more reasonable than former regime leaders."

"We allowed this ship to reach Cuba in order to provide humanitarian needs to the Cuban people."

"I don’t think there is anything wrong with our military leaders or with the president calling on the American people to pray for our service members."

"I don’t think there is anything wrong with our military leaders or with the president calling on the American people to pray for our service members."

"I think it’s something the president would be quite interested in calling them to do"

"the president has been briefed"

"the president has been briefed"

"the president has been briefed on the downed fighter jet."

"President Trump has been briefed."

"While we are not surprised by Senator Murkowski's decision, it is nevertheless disappointing, considering all the Administration and specifically the Department of Justice has done for Alaska."

"The Iranian regime has until 8PM Eastern Time to meet the moment and make a deal with the United States."

"Being a mother and welcoming a new baby while working in one of the most demanding jobs in the world has been the most rewarding yet challenging season of my life, to say the least."

"It's quite sad that NATO turned their backs on the American people over the course of the last six weeks when it's the American people who have been funding their defense."

"The idea that President Trump would ever accept an Iranian wish list as a deal is completely absurd."

"His very tough rhetoric and his tough negotiating style is what has led to the result you are all witnessing today."

"Nato was tested and they failed."

"I think it’s something the president will be discussing in a couple of hours with Secretary-General Rutte."

"a whole civilization will die"

"Nato was tested and they failed."

"Trump's priority was reopening Hormuz without limitations, but she did not rule out a future in which Iran and the United States shared toll revenue."

"It’s quite sad that NATO turned their backs on the American people… when it’s the American people who have been funding their defense."

"The insinuation by anyone in this room that Iran somehow has the moral high ground over the USA is insulting considering the atrocities they have committed against our people and our military over the past 5 decades."

"completely unacceptable"

"His language was part of his 'tough negotiating style' and that the world should 'take his word very seriously.'"

"Any reports suggesting the strait was closed were false."

"Iran's ability to build and stockpile ballistic missiles and long-range drones has also been set back by years."

"member states had turned their backs on the American people, who fund their nations’ defence."

""The truth is since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy and attention required of [being] the White House press secretary.""

"the U.S. willingness to hold talks with Iran is contingent on the reopening of the Strait 'with no limitations or delays.'"

"His language was part of his 'tough negotiating style' and that the world should 'take his word very seriously.'"

"Those reports are contrary to information being provided to Trump."