U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran, announcing via social media that a 'massive armada' led by the USS Abraham Lincoln is steaming toward the region. The move comes as Trump pressures Tehran to restart nuclear negotiations, warning 'time is running out.' 🕒
In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump stated: 'This fleet moves with speed and violence if necessary' – drawing comparisons to previous U.S. military deployments to Venezuela. The president framed the show of force as leverage for diplomacy, urging Iran to accept a 'fair and equitable' deal banning nuclear weapons. 💥
Global security analysts note this marks the largest U.S. naval deployment to the Middle East since 2023. While some world leaders have called for calm, energy markets reacted immediately with oil prices jumping 4% in Asian trading. 📈
Young professionals and students tracking geopolitical risks should watch how China and Russia respond – both nations maintain significant trade ties with Iran. For travelers, governments are updating advisories for Middle Eastern destinations. 🌏✈️
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Trump says 'massive armada' heading to Iran, urges nuclear talks
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