Trump says US ‘armada’ heading to Middle East as Iran death toll put above 5,000

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editorJanuary 23, 2026 at 02:07 PM

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President Trump stated that a U.S. "armada" is being deployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran. This deployment, including the USS Abraham Lincoln and guided-missile destroyers, aims to monitor Iran closely. The UK is also sending RAF jets to Qatar. Trump's statement comes as the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reports that over 5,000 people have died in Iran due to the government's crackdown on protesters since December 28, when demonstrations began over economic issues and evolved into calls for regime change. The UN Human Rights Commissioner has urged Iran to end its repression of protestors.

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