US- Iran clash
US aircraft carrier enters Mediterranean as Trump mulls Iran strikes
The USS Gerald R. Ford entered the Mediterranean via the Strait of Gibraltar as President Donald Trump ordered increased military presence in the Middle East. Trump said he is considering limited strikes on Iran if nuclear negotiations fail
February 22, 2026
Top Trump Iran negotiator visits US aircraft carrier in Middle East
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff visits USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, projecting US military resolve as Washington and Tehran prepare further talks, with Iran signalling readiness to resume negotiations while warning against any American attack.
February 7, 2026
Türkiye urges US to start nuclear talks with Iran
Türkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urges Washington to start nuclear talks with Iran as US warships arrived in the region ahead of a possible strike over Tehran's protest crackdown
January 28, 2026