Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs getting involved in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.Why It MattersPutin's comments came as Israel and Iran entered the eighth day of conflict,

President Donald Trump will make a decision on action against Iran within the next two weeks, the White House said Thursday. “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future,

Just ask Jimmy Carter, whose White House term was forever framed by the unsuccessful attempt to rescue hostages held by Iran in 1979. That led to his defeat in 1980 by Ronald Reagan. President Donald Trump no doubt is aware of history – and perhaps irony as well – as events in Iran are again front and center at a pivotal moment early in his second stint in the White House.