""We have an armada that is heading there and another one might be going," Trump said, adding that he's "thinking" about sending another aircraft carrier strike group. A U.S. official confirmed that there had been discussions about sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the region. That's in addition to the USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group, which includes fighter jets, Tomahawk missiles and several ships. The U.S. had two carriers in the region during much of the war in Gaza."
"Trump expressed optimism about the diplomatic path, claiming Iran "wants to make a deal very badly" and is engaging much more seriously than during previous talks due to the military threat. "Last time they didn't believe I would do it," Trump said, alluding to his decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities in June. "They overplayed their hand." This time the talks are "very different," he said."
Trump expects a second round of U.S.-Iran talks next week while indicating an increased U.S. military presence, including discussions about sending another aircraft carrier strike group. A U.S. official confirmed talks about a second carrier in addition to the USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group. Trump expressed optimism that Iran wants a deal and is engaging more seriously because of the military threat, recalling a prior strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and saying Iran "overplayed their hand." Tehran insists it will negotiate only on its nuclear program and retain enrichment rights, drawing skepticism from hawks and Israeli leaders.
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