U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown down a high-stakes gauntlet, giving Iran just 15 days to revive nuclear negotiations or face unspecified consequences. The warning comes amid reports of U.S. aircraft carriers mobilizing near Iranian waters, turning 2026 into a geopolitical chessboard of tense moves and countermoves. 🕒💣
Deadline Looms Over Nuclear Talks
"We're either going to get a deal or it's going to be unfortunate for them," Trump declared Thursday aboard Air Force One, framing the ultimatum as a make-or-break moment. His newly formed 'Board of Peace' held its first meeting this week, with Iran dominating discussions as "a hot spot right now."
Military Buildup Intensifies Pressure
The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier group is now steaming toward the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to regional reports. Analysts suggest this could enable strikes "as early as this weekend" if diplomacy fails. A Trump adviser reportedly put the odds of military action at 90% within weeks should talks collapse.
While Trump claims he wants a "meaningful deal," his administration faces skepticism after years of stalled negotiations. The coming fortnight will test whether 2026 becomes remembered for breakthrough diplomacy or dangerous escalation.
