Washington erupted in buzz on February 19 as the Board of Peace held its groundbreaking first assembly, where President Donald Trump dropped a bombshell hint about possible strikes on Iran in the coming 10 days. The session, packed with international heavyweights, underscored Trump’s assertive approach to global hotspots.
Harking back to June’s U.S. operation against Iran’s nuclear plants, Trump said, ‘We could advance this further—or hold back for a deal.’ He teased, ‘Details in the next 10 days, probably.’
Central to his address was the ironclad position against Iran’s nuclear ambitions. ‘Iran with nukes? No way to secure Middle East peace,’ he asserted, leaving no room for doubt.
Trump spotlighted diplomatic strides by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have built solid ties with Iranian counterparts. ‘Iran’s a powder keg,’ he acknowledged, yet optimistic: ‘Talks are on track. It’s never been simple with them, but we must secure a great deal.’
Beyond Iran, discussions spanned Hamas tensions and the Board’s vital mission. Trump hailed it as the ‘most important’ group in history, while jabbing absent nations—especially Europeans—for their reluctance, driven by concerns over UN dominance and Trump’s potential lifetime leadership.
The meeting’s shadow looms large, with Trump’s blend of negotiation and menace poised to reshape international relations, particularly vis-à-vis a defiant Iran.