Trump pressures Iran to 'come to the table' as 'massive' US armada draws near
Middle East,Donald Trump,Iran,Defense And Security,Protests,Foreign Policy,Venezuela,Nicolas Maduro,Trump Agenda,Political Violence,Public Safety
President Donald Trump urged Iran to "come to the table" as the U.S. deploys a "massive armada" to the region on Wednesday.
Trump confirmed that the USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group are deploying as a direct threat to the Iranian regime. The president said a major attack may be necessary of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime does not make a deal with the U.S.
"A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela...
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