Trump Says US ‘Armada’ Is Sailing Toward Iran, Urges Tehran to Make a Deal

by | Jan 28, 2026 | News

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a new American naval force is moving toward Iran, expressing hope that the show of strength will push Tehran toward diplomacy.

“There is another beautiful armada floating beautifully toward Iran right now,” Trump said during a speech. “I hope they make a deal.”

Trump did not specify which naval assets he was referencing. It remains unclear whether he was referring to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, which arrived in the Middle East earlier this week, or a separate deployment.

The comments come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, as the US continues to pressure Iran over its nuclear program and regional activities. Trump’s remarks appeared designed to underscore American military readiness while leaving the door open to negotiations.

Neither the Pentagon nor Iranian officials immediately commented on the statement.

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