Washington, June 18 -- US officials said during a meeting with President Donald Trump in the White House Situation Room that the next 24 to 48 hours will determine whether a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Iran and Israel is possible or whether the President will resort to military action, the ABC News broadcaster reported on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Trump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender," saying US patience "is wearing thin." He added that the United States knows the location of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, but has no plans "to take him out."

At the same time, a meeting between Iranian officials and US special envoy Steve Witkoff and, potentially, Vice President JD Vance is possible this week if Tehran abandons ...