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Trump Warns Iran: Negotiate Now or Face Military Might

1/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said a "massive armada" led by the USS Abraham Lincoln is en route and urged Tehran to negotiate a nuclear deal.
He warned that noncompliance could trigger a military response "far worse" than last year's strikes on Iranian facilities.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations cannot occur under threat and that Tehran will defend itself.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, the USS Abraham Lincoln was deployed to the Persian Gulf following heightened tensions with Iran, exacerbated by the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). This deployment echoed past U.S. military interventions, such as the Iraq War in 2003, underscoring the ongoing struggle between diplomatic efforts and military readiness in U.S.-Iran relations.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said a "massive armada" led by the USS Abraham Lincoln is en route and urged Tehran to negotiate a nuclear deal.
He warned that noncompliance could trigger a military response "far worse" than last year's strikes on Iranian facilities.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations cannot occur under threat and that Tehran will defend itself.

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