WASHINGTON (Jan 28): U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the Iranian leadership, stating that a “massive armada” of naval forces is rapidly moving toward the Islamic Republic. In a series of statements posted on Truth Social, the President urged Tehran to return to the negotiating table to reach a new deal that ensures Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.
The naval fleet, spearheaded by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, is described as significantly more powerful than the forces previously deployed to Venezuela. President Trump characterized the armada as being in a state of high readiness, with the capacity to fulfill its mission “with speed and violence” if a diplomatic resolution is not reached. He emphasized that the goal of this deployment is to pressure Tehran into a fair and equitable agreement that would benefit all involved parties while strictly prohibiting nuclear armament.
Referencing the military strikes conducted last June under “Operation Midnight Hammer,” which targeted Iranian nuclear infrastructure, the President warned that any future military action would result in far greater destruction. Trump stated that the previous operation had already inflicted major damage and cautioned that the United States is “ready, willing, and able” to escalate further if Iran continues to resist a negotiated settlement. This latest move underscores the administration’s “maximum pressure” strategy aimed at forcing a strategic shift in Tehran’s regional and nuclear policies. (Iranintl) https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202601258930
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