The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, the Navy’s most advanced, is set to depart the Caribbean for the Middle East, adding to the USS Abraham Lincoln amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions. President Trump has threatened military action against Iran if they do not agree to a nuclear deal, while Iranian leaders warn that U.S. strikes could trigger a regional war. Indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran occurred in Oman, with both sides reporting positive discussions. Trump stated either a deal will be made or tough actions will follow, referencing past U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
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