Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran reached new heights this week as Washington deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the Middle East – with former President Donald Trump declaring another 'beautiful armada' is en route. 💥
'There is another beautiful armada floating beautifully toward Iran right now,' Trump said Tuesday, adding he hopes Tehran will 'make a deal.' The move comes as U.S. Central Command launches multi-day air force readiness exercises across the region.
Iran responded with live-fire military drills near the Strait of Hormuz this week, while Revolutionary Guard official Mohammad Akbarzadeh warned neighboring countries against allowing their territories to be used for anti-Iran operations. 🚨
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated rhetoric further, vowing to unleash 'a force Iran has never seen' if attacked. Meanwhile, reports suggest Washington would alert Israel before any military action against Iran.
With both sides flexing military muscle in 2026, analysts warn the situation remains volatile – though no formal decision on U.S. strikes has been confirmed. Stay tuned for updates as this geopolitical drama unfolds. 📡🌍
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U.S., Iran intensify rhetoric as another 'armada' heads to Middle East
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