White House Press Secretary Janet Levitt said in a media interview on the 12th that, facing the current situation in Iran, US President Trump considers diplomacy the "preferred" option. Levitt said Trump "has consistently emphasized that diplomacy is the preferred option," but if he deems it necessary, he "will not hesitate to use the US military." Trump said on the 11th that Iran had contacted US government officials and proposed negotiations, and that "meetings are being arranged." Meanwhile, the US is considering a range of measures to address the situation in Iran, including "some very tough options" such as military action. Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated at a meeting of foreign diplomats in Tehran on the 12th that Iran is prepared to negotiate with the US on the basis of "mutual respect," but is also prepared for war.