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US readying another aircraft carrier for Middle East deployment: Trump

US readying another aircraft carrier for Middle East deployment: Trump

Summary

The United States is preparing to send another aircraft carrier to the Middle East. This action is happening while President Trump mentions the possibility of a diplomatic deal with Iran, despite ongoing tensions. Diplomatic talks between the US and Iran continue, with no new meetings planned yet.

Key Facts

  • President Trump shared an article stating the US plans to deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East.
  • The aircraft carrier will join the USS Abraham Lincoln, already in the region.
  • President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed preferring diplomatic talks with Iran.
  • US-Iran indirect talks resumed in Oman, but no new talks are scheduled.
  • Iran's security chief noted that negotiations are only with the US, not Israel.
  • Iran has refused to negotiate over its missile program, calling it a defense matter.
  • Israel had a military offensive against Iran last year, leading to US involvement in airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
  • President Trump has emphasized that Iran should not have nuclear weapons or missiles.

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