Trump Warns Iran with 'Powerful Ships,' Hopes for Acceptable Negotiations
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News18•01-02-2026, 20:51
Trump Warns Iran with 'Powerful Ships,' Hopes for Acceptable Negotiations
- •US President Donald Trump reminded Iran of the US naval presence, urging them to negotiate an acceptable deal.
- •Trump mentioned the deployment of "very big, powerful ships" to the region, including the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
- •Iran's Ali Larijani indicated progress in setting up negotiations with the US, despite media hype.
- •Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned against any US attack, stating Iran would not be intimidated and would retaliate.
- •The US Navy has six destroyers, one aircraft carrier, and three littoral combat ships deployed in the region.
Why It Matters: Trump uses naval presence to pressure Iran into negotiations, while Iran warns of retaliation against any attack.
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