Trump Issues 10-Day Iran Ultimatum: "If There is No Deal, Bad Things Will Happen"
President Trump launches the Gaza Board of Peace with a $7B fund and a 10-day warning to Iran. Gideon Saar and the Qatari PM seen seated together at the DC event.
Speaking at the official launch of the Gaza Board of Peace, President Donald Trump delivered a high-stakes ultimatum to Tehran, while simultaneously laying out a multi-billion dollar vision for a "post-war" Gaza.
President Trump signaled that the current standoff with Iran is reaching its final stage. "In the next ten days, we will know what is happening in Iran," Trump declared.
Trump emphasized that a "meaningful deal" is mandatory to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. "If there is no deal, bad things will happen," he warned.
In a direct reference to U.S. military power, the President praised the B-2 "Flying Wing" bombers, stating they are "beautiful" and have the capability to "totally destroy nuclear potential."
Regarding the escalating tension between Israel and Iran, Trump remained cryptic, stating, "We’ll see where it goes."
Trump declared that the war in Gaza is "over" and introduced the Board of Peace as the governing authority for reconstruction.
He revealed that member nations have already contributed $7 billion toward a fund for rebuilding the Gaza Strip.
Following reports in The Guardian, the President discussed plans for an international stabilization force (ISF) base in Gaza to house 5,000 troops. Trump reiterated his "no boots on the ground" policy for the U.S., but stressed that the Board, under his or the executive committee's direct approval, will control all expenditures.
Trump warned that while the war is over, Hamas must surrender its weapons. "If that doesn't happen, there will be a harsh response. It will no longer be a greenhouse for radicalism."
### **Diplomatic "Musical Chairs": Saar and Qatar**
The event featured a striking diplomatic image: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar was seated directly next to Qatari Prime Minister*Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, despite the lack of formal ties between the two nations.
Trump vigorously defended the Qatari leader, calling him a "great ally" who has been unfairly characterized. "He needs a PR agency because they label him as evil, but he is a great ally... you have helped us very much," Trump stated.
Reflecting on his administration's goals, Trump noted, "We solved eight wars, and the ninth is on the way. With wars, you never know which is actually easier to end and which is harder."