Trump Iran 10-day strike deadline at Board of Peace launch: $17B Gaza pledges, 5 nations troops, USS Ford deploys as nuclear proposal looms.
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President Donald Trump issued Iran a 10-day deadline Thursday at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting to decide between continued diplomatic talks or military strikes. The gathering secured $17 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges while a second US carrier group deploys amid Tehran's expected nuclear proposal.
Trump told Board members they would learn within 10 days if diplomacy continues or action escalates against Iran's nuclear program, missiles, and proxies. "We may have to take it a step further, or we may not. Maybe we're going to make a deal," he stated. Iran faces pressure post-January protester crackdown killing thousands.
He demanded Iran "must make a deal" or "bad things will happen," urging a regional peace path. USS Gerald R. Ford joins USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East with destroyers from Caribbean redeployments. June's 12-day Israel-US strikes hit nuclear personnel but left grievances unresolved.
National security advisers met Wednesday; Secretary Rubio visits Netanyahu February 28.
Nine nations—Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Kuwait—pledged over $7 billion for Gaza rebuilding. Trump announced $10 billion US contribution, calling it "a very small number" versus war costs. UN-EU-World Bank estimates $70 billion total need over years.
Board oversees international stabilization force after UN Security Council mandate under Trump's 20-point Gaza plan. Trump criticized UN but pledged close work, saying Board would oversee it. Europeans and Vatican declined over UN-rivalry fears.
Five nations pledged thousands of troops: Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Albania. Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers, force commander, targets 20,000 troops with 12,000 Palestinian police. Egypt and Jordan commit police training.
Jeffers stated these steps bring Gaza security for prosperity and peace. Deployment timelines and exact numbers undisclosed. Trump hailed Middle Eastern leaders' generosity for brighter future.
Iran agreed in Tuesday's Geneva indirect talks to submit written proposal addressing US concerns within two weeks. Senior US official awaits document timing post-Wednesday Situation Room session. White House noted details to close position gaps.
Trump weighed strikes weeks amid protester violence. Board meeting proves "determined leadership" achieves impossible, he said. Iran threats destabilize region.
A: Decide within 10 days whether to continue talks or order military strike.
A: USS Gerald R. Ford joins USS Abraham Lincoln with destroyers.
A: Over $7 billion from 9 countries plus $10 billion US for $17 billion start.
A: Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Albania for 20,000 total force.
A: Weekend of February 28.
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