WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach a deal over its nuclear program, otherwise "really bad things" will happen.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Jan. 20, 2026. (File photo: Xinhua)

"I would think that would be enough time," he told reporters aboard Air Force One.

"We're either going to get a deal or it's going to be unfortunate for them," Trump said.

Earlier on Thursday, Trump said at the inaugural meeting of the "Board of Peace" that the outcome of the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks will be decided over the next 10 days, calling Iran "a hot spot right now."