The US naval fleet, led by USS Abraham Lincoln, has moved into the Gulf
President Donald Trump warned Iran that “time is running out” to negotiate a nuclear deal, as a large US naval fleet, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln, moved into the Gulf.
Satellite images confirm fighter jets, drones, and missile destroyers have been deployed to bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, and the Indian Ocean.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country’s forces are ready to respond immediately and powerfully to any attack.
Tehran insists its nuclear program is peaceful and denies pursuing nuclear weapons.
Trump urged Iran to come to the table for a fair deal, while Iranian officials said negotiations must be genuine and free from coercion.
US officials, including Senator Marco Rubio, highlighted that Iran faces internal unrest and an economic crisis, limiting its ability to address core domestic complaints.