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Trump’s four-word threat to Iran as ‘massive armada’ arrives

Trump touts 'massive' US forces heading toward Iran
  • President Donald Trump has warned Iran that "time is running out" for a deal and that any future US military action would be "far worse" than previous strikes.
  • Trump stated a "massive armada" was heading towards Iran, prepared for potential military intervention, drawing parallels to a previous situation with Venezuela.
  • These threats follow widespread protests that erupted in Iran last month, which were met with a severe crackdown by the Tehran regime.
  • Trump expressed hope for a "fair and equitable deal" with Iran to ensure it possesses "NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS".
  • A US aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, and several warships have arrived in the Middle East, intensifying concerns about a potential strike, though sources suggest Trump has not yet made a final decision and diplomatic resolution remains possible.
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