If there is no progress, then that will change, and that change will involve our role as a mediator, but until we get to that point, that decision will be made by the president and the secretary of state.
According to her, a hypothetical US refusal to mediate would not mean that Washington does not want peace or generally refuses to help in the settlement.
The measures target major sectors, including state-owned energy company Gazprom and key players in banking and natural resources.
However, it remains uncertain whether Trump will approve the sanctions, as his initial leniency toward Moscow has shifted to frustration over President Putin's refusal to engage in ceasefire or peace negotiations.
According to a source, the National Security Council is working on a stronger response, but Trumpโs approval is still required.
The statement added: โIsrael will not allow a deployment of forces south of Damascus or any threat to the Druze community.โ It further noted that the attack forms part of Israelโs deterrence policy to prevent what it called โa threatening military presence.โ