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United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, demanding what he described as a “meaningful deal” within the next 10 days or face serious consequences.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of his “Board of Peace” initiative focused on Gaza, Trump made clear that patience in Washington is running thin.
“It’s proven to be over the years not easy to make a meaningful deal with Iran. We have to make a meaningful deal otherwise bad things happen,” he said, adding that the world would be “finding out over the next probably 10 days.”
The warning comes as the United States rapidly strengthens its military posture in the region. Warships, fighter jets and refuelling aircraft have been deployed, while a second aircraft carrier has been ordered to the area. Satellite imagery reportedly shows the USS Abraham Lincoln positioned roughly 700 kilometres off Iran’s coast, signalling readiness for sustained operations if authorised.
Trump also cautioned that Washington “may have to take it a step further” should negotiations stall. His remarks followed a separate warning from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that if Iran “make[s] a mistake and attack[s] us, they will receive a response they cannot even imagine.” The coordinated tone has intensified speculation about possible military action.
The latest developments come days after a second round of Omani-mediated talks between Washington and Tehran in Geneva. The United States is seeking guarantees that Iran will not acquire a nuclear weapon, while Tehran continues to deny pursuing one and demands relief from sanctions. Iran’s atomic energy chief insisted that “no country can deprive Iran of the right” to nuclear enrichment.
While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said, “We do not want war,” he has also suggested that Tehran cannot simply yield to US demands. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that both sides had agreed on certain “guiding principles,” though US Vice President JD Vance countered that Iran has yet to acknowledge all of Washington’s red lines.
Reports from US media suggest military options have been presented to Trump, though no final decision has been confirmed. Meanwhile, international concern is mounting.
Poland has urged its citizens to leave Iran immediately, Germany has reduced its troop presence in northern Iraq, and Russia has called for restraint, expressing hope that “political and diplomatic means” will prevail.
As negotiations continue under visible military pressure, the coming days may determine whether diplomacy survives or the region moves closer to confrontation.
