Trump says the armada sailing to Iran represents unprecedented American military commitment. Trump says making a deal remains the goal despite massive force deployment. Trump says Iran’s apparent interest in negotiations offers hope despite tensions.
Trump says nuclear weapons development and protester killings must end immediately. Trump says Iranian security forces have murdered thousands of citizens. Trump says deploying very big and powerful ships demonstrates American resolve clearly.
Abbas Araghchi outlined negotiating conditions requiring equality and permanently excluding missiles. He emphasized Iran’s readiness for both peaceful talks and military defense. Turkish leadership proposed serving as intermediary between the conflicting parties.
Trump says discussing operational details publicly would compromise strategic advantages. Trump says hoping military force proves unnecessary doesn’t indicate lack of capability. Trump says the current deployment exceeds even the Venezuela operation’s size.
European and American sanctions coordination expanded to target protest suppression officials. Terrorist designations of Iranian military organizations drew warnings of consequences. Domestic reform groups demanded transparency and investigations into the killings.