Trump says Iran wants a deal, has called "many times"

2026-01-27 - 10:28

US President Donald Trump confirmed the presence of a significant American naval force near Iranian waters and stated that Tehran has expressed a desire to negotiate. "We have a massive fleet heading in that direction," Trump told American media, adding, "Iran wants to make a deal. I know that. They called many times. They want to talk." The remarks come amid heightened tensions following widespread economic protests in Iran and previous warnings from Trump against the Iranian government's use of force against demonstrators. As tensions escalated, US Central Command announced the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier to the Middle East. According to US media reports, Trump has not yet made a final decision regarding Iran and continues to review both diplomatic and military options. The administration's approach appears to balance the deterrent effect of a visible military presence with leaving the door open for potential dialogue with Tehran.