"Trump has also compared Iran's situation to that of Venezuela, where a US military operation on January 3 resulted in the abduction and removal of deposed President Nicolas Maduro. Like with Venezuela, [the US military] is ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary. Hopefully Iran will quickly Come to the Table' and negotiate a fair and equitable deal, Trump wrote on social media on January 2"
"In recent weeks, Trump has touted an increase in US military forces in the region, having sent a massive armada to nearby waters. That deployment includes the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier. Channel 12 and the news outlet Axios reported on Tuesday that Trump is also thinking about sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East. That military build-up has spurred fears of an impending US strike against Iran. Critics fear such an attack could destabilise the region."
The United States has threatened military strikes against Iran unless Tehran concedes on nuclear enrichment and ballistic missile issues. A senior US official hinted at aggressive actions if negotiations fail, saying either a deal is reached or a tough course will follow. Iran's security chief met Oman’s sultan to review recent US–Iran talks. The US deployed a large naval armada, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, and considered sending a second carrier. US-flagged commercial vessels received guidance to avoid Iranian waters. Observers warned that a US strike could destabilize the wider Middle East.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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