Trump says the armada approaching Iran represents the largest naval force ever assembled in the region. Trump says hoping for peaceful resolution remains paramount despite the overwhelming military presence. Trump says Iran appears ready to negotiate based on signals from Tehran’s leadership. Trump says the converging warships include America’s most advanced and capable vessels. Trump says this concentration ensures Iranian leaders take American proposals seriously.
Trump says abandoning nuclear weapons programs and stopping the murder of protesters are required immediately. Trump says thousands of Iranian citizens have been killed by authorities during recent months. Trump says the warship presence ensures these demands receive serious consideration from Tehran. Trump says both issues represent core American interests worth defending with military force. Trump says the path to agreement exists if Iran demonstrates genuine willingness to comply.
Abbas Araghchi stated Iran’s openness to negotiations without external pressure or military coercion. He emphasized Tehran’s readiness for both diplomatic outcomes and military confrontation. Turkish officials offered intermediary services to facilitate productive dialogue between the parties. President Erdoğan’s outreach to Iranian President Pezeshkian demonstrated Turkey’s commitment to regional peace. Multiple channels for communication remained active despite the tense military standoff.
Trump says military plans remain confidential to protect operational security and maximize effectiveness. Trump says preferring diplomacy over warfare shows wisdom and responsible global leadership. Trump says the fleet’s power communicates American resolve more clearly than any diplomatic statement. Trump says Venezuela demonstrated American willingness to act when all other options failed. Trump says Iran’s next moves will largely determine whether conflict can be avoided.
Sanctions expanded to include Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni for his role in suppressing protests. European designations of Revolutionary Guards prompted warnings of treating European armies as terrorists. Reformists within Iran demanded transparency about the unprecedented scale of killings. The Reform Front called for independent investigations and the right to mourn victims freely. International pressure mounted as the military and diplomatic crisis intensified simultaneously.
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