Trump says US ‘armada’ heading towards Iran as tensions remain high

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US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that the United States is sending an "armada" towards Iran amid heightened tensions. Speaking to reporters, Trump expressed hope that military action would not be necessary, but warned Iran against harming protesters or restarting its nuclear program. The US is also considering deploying additional air-defense systems to the Middle East. These deployments aim to bolster the defense of US forces in the region and provide Trump with more military options. The increased military presence comes as a precautionary measure while the US closely monitors Iran.

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We have a lot of ships going that direction, just in case.

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Trump warned Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear programme.

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US has an “armada” heading towards Iran.

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The deployments expand the options available to Trump.

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Additional air-defence systems were being eyed for the Middle East.

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US President Donald ‌Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an “armada” heading towards Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as ‍he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear programme.One official said additional air-defence systems were also being eyed for the Middle East, which could be critical to guard against any Iranian strike on US bases in ⁠the region.The deployments expand the options available to Trump, both to better defend US forces throughout the region at a moment of tensions and to take any additional military action after striking Iranian nuclear sites in June.US President Donald Trump after a signing ceremony of his Board of Peace initiative in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. Photo: Keystone via AP“We have a lot of ships going that direction, just in case …I’d rather not see anything happen, but we’re watching them very closely,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to the United States after speaking to world leaders in Davos, Switzerland.

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