In his statement, Trump noted that a "fleet" of ships is already heading to the region, and he is considering sending another aircraft carrier group. He emphasized that the U.S. aims to reach an agreement with Iran in the near future. However, if the negotiations fail, the president warned that the White House would be forced to resort to "very harsh measures." In his opinion, Iran is currently showing "greater flexibility" compared to the situation before the military escalation that occurred in the summer of 2025 between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Indirect negotiations between Iran and the U.S. began on February 6 in Oman, where the American delegation led by the president's special envoy, Stephen Whitcoff, demanded Tehran's agreement on several issues, including the nuclear program and support for proxy forces in the Middle East. Iran, for its part, stated its readiness to resume discussions on the nuclear deal, but only in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. The negotiations concluded with positive assessments from both sides; however, disagreements remained. The head of the Iranian delegation, Abbas Araghchi, noted that Iran will continue uranium enrichment for peaceful purposes and does not accept the policy of "zero enrichment." Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran with military action if it refuses to revise the 2015 nuclear agreement, which was effectively terminated in 2019. In the spring of 2025, he issued an ultimatum to Tehran, demanding a new deal within two months. In June 2025, the U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, supporting an Israeli military operation. The consequences of these strikes remain unknown, although Trump claimed that Iran's nuclear program was effectively destroyed. Since the beginning of 2026, the U.S. has increased its military presence in the region. Trump explained this decision by the brutal suppression of protests in Iran, which, according to official data, resulted in nearly three thousand deaths. The aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, recognized by the U.S. Navy as "the largest combat ship in the world," was sent to the Middle East. Ahead of the negotiations in Oman, the U.S. urged its citizens to leave Iran. The official authorities in Tehran emphasize that dialogue is only possible on equal terms and call on Trump to abandon threats.
