"The U.S.' moves exceed what is needed to pressure Iran in nuclear negotiations and appear capable of sustaining a fight for weeks, NPR's Greg Myre tells Up First. Trump hasn't spelled out what he hopes to achieve with these actions. However, he does want Iran to effectively give up its nuclear program and make other concessions. Iran has long resisted these demands."
"Yesterday, at the first-ever Board of Peace meeting, Trump's team unveiled ambitious plans for Gaza's coastline: high-end condos and skyscrapers. The president formed the group to oversee his ceasefire plan in Gaza. Trump announced that member states have pledged $7 billion for the area's reconstruction, and the U.S. would commit $10 billion to the board. Some world leaders are raising concerns that the Board of Peace could upend world order."
The U.S. has deployed forces in the Middle East that constitute a critical mass capable of sustaining a bombing campaign against Iran, including a second aircraft carrier and 50 additional fighter jets. The buildup exceeds what is necessary for negotiation pressure and appears able to sustain combat for weeks, while the U.S. president has not specified clear objectives beyond seeking Iran's significant nuclear concessions. Iran forecasts a conflict larger than a recent 12-day war with Israel but not on the scale of the 2003 Iraq invasion. A newly formed Board of Peace unveiled high-end Gaza reconstruction plans with $7 billion pledged by member states and a $10 billion U.S. commitment, prompting concerns that the board could rival or sideline the United Nations and alter global diplomatic norms.
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