Trump Sets 10-Day Deadline for Iran Deal Amid Military Buildup
President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day timeframe to determine the outcome of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, with military action as a potential alternative.
President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States will decide within the next ten days whether to finalize a nuclear agreement with Iran or pursue military action.
At the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, D.C., Trump stated, "We have some work to do" in reaching an agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program and suggested that "we may have to take it a step further."
In recent days, the U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East, deploying two aircraft carrier strike groups and additional forces to the region. Concurrently, indirect negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials have been taking place in Geneva, with some progress reported.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the administration's preference for a diplomatic solution, stating that Iran would be "very wise" to make a deal with the U.S.
Iran has responded to U.S. actions by temporarily closing the Strait of Hormuz for military drills and issuing warnings about potential regional consequences if attacked.
The situation remains fluid as the deadline approaches, with both diplomatic and military options under consideration.
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