"US President Donald Trump said Iran is negotiating with the United States following his threats of renewed military action and amid the buildup of a US "armada" in the tense Middle East region. Tehran is "talking to us, and we'll see if we can do something. Otherwise, we'll see what happens...We have a big fleet heading out there," Trump told Fox News on January 31. "They are negotiating," he said."
"Trump has publicly taken a hard line against Iran's autocratic rulers amid a crackdown on anti-government protesters on the streets of Tehran and other cities throughout the country. On January 29, he said Iran must halt its nuclear program and stop "killing protesters," claiming those demands had been conveyed to Iranian officials. US Military Force Heading To Region Two days earlier, he announced that a "massive armada"was moving toward Iran, warning it could act with "speed and fury" if necessary,"
Iran is negotiating with the United States following threats of renewed military action and a US naval buildup. Tehran reportedly indicated it is "talking to us" and a large fleet is heading to the region. The US administration did not inform regional allies about possible strikes, citing security concerns. Demands were issued for Iran to halt its nuclear program and to stop "killing protesters." A "massive armada" was announced that could act with "speed and fury" if necessary, while US forces deployed a naval strike group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln off Iran's coast. Internet cuts in Iran hinder assessment of protest fatalities; HRANA reports thousands of confirmed and suspected deaths.
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