US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, claiming that a “massive armada” led by the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is moving rapidly toward the region and is prepared to carry out military action if Tehran refuses to negotiate a nuclear agreement.
In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, President Trump said the fleet was moving “with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose” and described it as larger than the naval force previously deployed toward Venezuela. He warned that the United States was “ready, willing, and able” to act with “speed and violence” if necessary.
“Hopefully Iran will quickly come to the table and negotiate a fair and equitable deal — NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS — one that is good for all parties,” Trump wrote, adding that time was “truly of the essence.”
US Military Presence and Rising Tensions
The warning comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, with the United States increasing its military presence in the Middle East in recent weeks. The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, which includes guided-missile destroyers and advanced fighter aircraft, has been deployed as part of US deterrence and regional security operations.
While the US Department of Defense has not confirmed any imminent military action, officials have acknowledged that the carrier group provides Washington with a wide range of operational options should the situation escalate.
Trump References Previous Military Action
In his statement, President Trump also referenced what he described as a previous US military operation against Iran, warning that any future strike would be significantly more destructive if Tehran fails to reach an agreement.
“They didn’t make a deal before, and there was major destruction,” Trump said. “The next attack will be far worse. Don’t make that happen again.”
The comments underscore Trump’s long-standing hard-line stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and his insistence that Tehran must abandon any path toward nuclear weapons.
Iran Rejects Negotiations Under Threat
Iranian officials have consistently said they will not negotiate under military pressure, maintaining that their nuclear program is for peaceful purposes — a claim disputed by the United States and several of its allies.
Tehran has warned that any US attack would trigger retaliation, raising concerns among regional and international observers about the risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
International Concern Over Escalation
The renewed war of words has alarmed regional partners and global powers, many of whom are calling for restraint and renewed diplomacy. Analysts warn that miscalculation on either side could rapidly escalate into open conflict, potentially threatening global energy supplies and regional stability.
For now, diplomatic channels remain limited, and it remains unclear whether Trump’s warning will lead to renewed negotiations or further escalation.
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