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Trump Says 'Massive' Armada is Heading to the Persian Gulf

Published January 23, 2026, 05:04
Trump Says 'Massive' Armada is Heading to the Persian Gulf

Donald Trump stated that a “massive” US naval armada is heading to the Persian Gulf, continuing to put pressure on Tehran. Although he had previously threatened military intervention, he appears to have backed down after assurances that Iran had suspended the execution of protesters. Trump emphasized that he would prefer to avoid using naval force, but is closely monitoring the situation. His reference to an “armada” and “massive force” relates to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its accompanying strike force. Simultaneously, the head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened “painful” consequences for Israel and the US in the event of an attack. These statements come after mass protests in Iran, with an official death toll of 3,117, a figure that differs from estimates by human rights organizations.