U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran a maximum of two weeks to avert potential air strikes, signaling he might decide on military action even sooner. Speaking to reporters Friday, Trump said he was not inclined to stop Israel attacking Iran because Israel was winning.
His remarks followed a three-and-a-half-hour face-to-face meeting between Iran and EU representatives, the first since the conflict began. Trump dismissed these European mediation efforts, saying Europe would not be able to help.
On Thursday, Trump had indicated there was a substantial chance of negotiations with Iran and that he would make his decision on military action within the next two weeks. Many observers interpreted this as opening a window for diplomacy to resolve the Israel-Iran standoff.
The latest comments, however, suggest that if Trump sees no progress on dismantling Iran's nuclear program, he could greenlight strikes before the fortnight expires. The world now watches a ticking clock, balancing on the edge of potential escalation or a diplomatic breakthrough.
As Tehran and European capitals sit at the negotiating table, this two-week countdown has global implications—from energy markets and stock exchanges to regional security and international diplomacy. Young global citizens and changemakers will be watching closely: will diplomacy prevail, or will we see a dramatic shift in Middle East dynamics?
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