Trump says world will know “within 10 days” if there will be conflict with Iran

US President Donald Trump stated this Friday that the international community should know “within the next ten days” whether a new military conflict could erupt between Washington and Iran. The statement, made during a conversation with journalists at the White House, heightened the already existing diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Without detailing which factors will determine the decision, Trump indicated that the American government is evaluating “strategic options” in the face of what he described as threats to national security and the stability of allies in the Middle East region. According to him, the Iranian response to recent political and economic pressures will be decisive for the next steps.

The statement comes amid a backdrop of growing geopolitical instability, marked by economic sanctions, military movements, and diplomatic impasses involving the Iranian nuclear program. International analysts believe that the timeframe cited by the president may indicate ongoing negotiations behind the scenes, but also serves as an instrument of political pressure.

Financial markets reacted cautiously after the statement, with fluctuations in oil and dollar prices, reflecting fears of impacts on global energy supply should the situation escalate into an armed conflict. Experts point out that any military escalation in the Persian Gulf could affect strategic international trade routes.

European diplomats and representatives of multilateral organizations reinforced calls for dialogue, advocating diplomatic solutions to avoid a new focus of war in the region. "The human and economic cost of a conflict would be significant for the entire international community," stated a representative of the European Union.

Meanwhile, the Iranian government has not yet officially commented on Trump's statements. Sources close to the regime indicate that Tehran maintains a position of resistance to external pressure, but does not rule out diplomatic channels. With the ten-day deadline mentioned by the president, expectations now focus on the next moves by Washington and Tehran. The possibility of negotiation or military escalation should define the course of one of the most sensitive crises in contemporary international politics.

JUST IN: President Trump says the world will find out about whether conflict will break out with Iran in the next 10 days!!#DonaldTrump #trump #EUA #war #IranMassacre #IranRevolution2026 #Iran pic.twitter.com/WNT6Qupmc4 — K13 News (@K13News) February 20, 2026