The Latest Breaking News from Iran

The US Navy has bolstered its Middle East presence with an additional warship, bringing the total to six destroyers, an aircraft carrier, and three littoral combat ships. This escalation follows President Trump's announcement of a "massive Armada" heading to Iran, signaling a strong push for a diplomatic deal on nuclear…

US President Trump expressed a preference for diplomacy with Iran, despite bolstering US military presence in the Middle East. He reiterated demands for Tehran to abandon nuclear ambitions and cease killing protesters. Discussions reportedly include targeting Iranian leadership and fostering conditions for regime change, leveraging recent anti-government unrest.

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