US EditionUS considering sending second aircraft carrier to Middle East amid Iran tensions: Trump
- US President Donald Trump stated he is considering sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran.
- A US official confirmed that discussions about a second strike group are taking place alongside the USS Abraham Lincoln currently deployed in the region.
- Trump expressed optimism about negotiations with Iran, mentioning that a deal regarding their nuclear program is a 'no-brainer'.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed hope for renewed talks but warned against any American military actions and stated that Iran's missile program is 'never negotiable'.
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Before receiving the Israeli Prime Minister in Washington, the U.S. President said he was thinking about sending a second aircraft group near Iran. He also reiterated his opposition to the annexation of the West Bank.
White House considers sending second aircraft carrier to raise the pressure on Iran to do deal
US president Donald Trump said yesterday that he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, even as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume negotiations aimed at averting a new conflict.
Nikki Haley urges Trump to make Iran action a 'legacy-defining moment' before leaving office
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said President Donald Trump nipping Iran in the bud would be a "legacy-defining" move for the commander in chief during an interview Tuesday on Fox News.Haley discussed ongoing tensions in the Middle East, GOP midterm strategy and more in a wide-ranging interview with "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier."You can either have Obama 2.0 where you negotiate another nuclear deal and give them sa…
Trump weighs sending 2nd aircraft carrier to Middle East if Iran talks fail
US officials said the USS George Washington and the USS George HW Bush were among possible options, although both remain at least a week away. The Pentagon could also consider deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford from the Caribbean.
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