Independent Report
Washington: Following the deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln, the United States has sent the USS George Washington naval fleet toward Iran. Former President Donald Trump stated that the presence of US forces in the Middle East has opened the door for possible dialogue with Tehran. Speaking to a US media outlet, Trump described the situation with Iran as “uncertain” but expressed optimism that military deployment could encourage negotiations. He also used the occasion to launch his midterm election campaign, emphasizing the security and stability of the US for investors. Trump warned that the US may withhold support if Nouri al-Maliki returns as Iraq’s Prime Minister and lamented civilian casualties caused by immigration officials. Analysts note that the deployment reflects a combination of strategic military presence and diplomatic signaling in a tense regional context, attracting global attention to US-Iran relations.
