On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump made a bold statement regarding the future of negotiations with Iran, declaring that the world would notice significant developments within the next ten days. This announcement was made during the inaugural meeting of his newly formed Gaza 'peace council' in Washington. Trump's remarks came on the heels of recent discussions in Geneva that ended with the U.S. and Iran still at an impasse, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear program, which Trump’s administration claims remains a significant threat as Tehran allegedly continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons.

Trump emphasized that there is still work to be done to finalize any agreement related to Iran's nuclear ambitions, suggesting that military options are still on the table should diplomatic efforts fail. He drew parallels to previous tensions, recalling how he previously set a similar ultimatum before the U.S. military strike in the summer of 2025. This echoes a pattern of escalating rhetoric and urgency from Trump when dealing with Iran, which has been a focal point of his foreign policy.

The implications of Trump's statement are considerable, as they place additional pressure on both diplomatic avenues with Iran and U.S. relations with its allies concerned about regional stability. Trump previously announced that a decision regarding U.S. involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran would be made within a fortnight. Should military action occur, it would likely have significant geopolitical ramifications, impacting not only the U.S. and Iran but also the broader Middle Eastern landscape.