WASHINGTON, January 28. /TASS/. A group of US Navy ships led by the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln is ready to conduct an operation against Iran a la Venezuela, US President Donald Trump said.
"It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela. Like with Venezuela, it is ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump said he hopes that "Iran will quickly "Come to the Table" and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence!"
The American leader added that in June 2025, the United States offered Iran a deal on the nuclear program, but it refused. For this reason, according to Trump, the United States launched Operation Midnight Hammer attacking nuclear facilities in the Islamic republic. "The next attack will be far worse! Don’t make that happen again," threatened Trump.
Unrest in Iran began on December 29 after street protests caused by the devaluation of the rial, and spread to most major cities. Since January 8, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, armed terrorists have appeared among the demonstrators. In Tehran, Israel and the United States were accused of organizing the riots.
On January 23, Araghchi put the total death toll at 3,117, including both civilians and members of the security forces. Trump had previously warned that he was seriously considering using force against the republic.