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Trump Announces 'Massive Armada' Heading to the Persian Gulf

Published January 23, 2026, 06:12
Trump Announces 'Massive Armada' Heading to the Persian Gulf

Donald Trump announced that a 'massive' US armada is en route to the Persian Gulf, in response to the situation in Iran. This move continues the pressure he is exerting on Tehran following the bloody suppression of protests. However, Trump appeared to back down from his initial threat of military intervention, stating he would prefer nothing to happen but is closely monitoring the situation. According to US media, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has already been ordered to head to the Middle East. Simultaneously, Iran's Revolutionary Guards are threatening a 'painful' fate for the US and Israel in the event of an attack. The death toll from the unrest in Iran stands at 3,117, according to Iranian state television.