Trump says believing Iran wants an agreement doesn’t reduce the massive deployment’s importance. Trump says the armada heading to Iran surpasses the Venezuela operation significantly. Trump says making a deal would be good while military options remain available.
Trump says two clear demands define the path: no nuclear weapons and no more dead protesters. Trump says Iranian authorities have killed thousands of demonstrators systematically. Trump says the unprecedented warship presence demonstrates unwavering American commitment.
Abbas Araghchi stated willingness to negotiate but only without coercion and excluding missiles. He declared Tehran prepared for both diplomatic engagement and armed resistance. Turkey offered mediation services to facilitate dialogue between Washington and Tehran.
Trump says keeping military plans confidential protects operational effectiveness and security. Trump says preferring peaceful outcomes reflects sound strategy, not weakness. Trump says the powerful ships sailing to Iran send clear messages about American capabilities.
Sanctions expanded following the brutal suppression that killed an estimated 30,000 people. European designations of Revolutionary Guards as terrorists drew Iranian retaliation warnings. Reform movements within Iran demanded independent investigations and transparency about the killings.