The launch of the Board of Peace in Washington on February 19 turned heads worldwide, primarily due to President Donald Trump’s ominous nod toward an Iran strike within 10 days. Amid a high-stakes gathering, his remarks blended brinkmanship with backchannel diplomacy.
Evoking memories of the June strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, Trump pondered escalation: ‘Time to push ahead—unless a deal materializes.’ The timeline was stark: ‘Watch for updates in 10 days.’
He hammered home the nuclear prohibition: ‘Iran can’t have atomic bombs; they’d shatter Middle East stability forever.’
In a nod to progress, Trump lauded Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s rapport with Iranians. Labeling Iran a ‘hot spot,’ he noted, ‘Dialogues are moving forward correctly. Years prove it’s tricky, but a robust pact is non-negotiable.’
Trump covered Hamas and exalted the Board’s supremacy among global forums, calling out no-shows like European states fearful of it supplanting the UN—complete with his prospective perpetual presidency.
As this novel entity takes flight, Trump’s rhetoric heralds a pivotal era, where peace hangs on the knife-edge of deals or daring moves against Iran.