US President Donald Trump
Trump: US fleet heading to Iran larger than Venezuela deployment
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- Donald Trump says US naval forces are moving toward Iran to pressure Tehran into an agreement.
- Trump warns Washington will decide its next steps if negotiations fail.
President of the United States Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States is deploying a large naval fleet toward Iran, framing the move as part of efforts to push Tehran toward a potential deal.
Trump said the fleet heading toward Iran is larger than the one currently positioned near Venezuela, underscoring what he described as Washington’s seriousness in pursuing an agreement.
"We have a large flotilla, an armada - call it what you will - that is now heading to Iran. It's even larger than the one we had in Venezuela," he told reporters.
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Pressure alongside diplomacy
Trump said reaching a deal with Iran would be “a good outcome,” but warned that alternatives remain on the table if negotiations do not materialize. “If we make a deal with Iran, that will be good. If we do not, we will see what we will do,” he said.
He added that the United States is sending additional naval vessels toward Iran with the stated aim of achieving an agreement, suggesting a strategy that combines military pressure with diplomatic signaling.
