US President Donald Trump has intensified fears of war in the Middle East by threatening to send a second aircraft carrier strike force to the region in a show of military might against Iran. This declaration comes ahead of a critical meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where discussions about the ongoing tensions with Iran are expected to be a focal point. The Trump administration has been significantly increasing military resources in the area, amidst claims from Tehran that they do not seek nuclear weapons and are eager to negotiate a deal with the US.

Tensions have heightened as the anniversary of Iran's 1979 revolution coincides with Trump's assertive military posturing. He expressed that Iran is desperate for a deal, but indicated that if negotiations do not yield results, the US may have to take