Iran pushes for dialogue amid US military pressure
In an interview, Trump characterized situation with Iran as "in flux," linking it directly to arrival of a "big armada" near Iranian waters
WASHINGTON, United States (MNTV) – U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is actively seeking to negotiate a deal with the United States as Washington bolsters its military presence in the Middle East with a carrier strike group, creating a tense backdrop of domestic protests within Iran and mutual threats.
In an interview with Axios, Trump characterized the situation with Iran as “in flux,” linking it directly to the arrival of a “big armada” near Iranian waters.
This refers to the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, which US Central Command confirmed entered the region on Monday to promote security.
Despite this show of force, Trump claimed Tehran is pushing for dialogue.
“They want to make a deal. I know so. They called on numerous occasions. They want to talk,” the president said.
The statement follows weeks of significant protests in Iran that began in late December.
The demonstrations, sparked by a collapsing national currency and economic hardship, started at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and spread to other urban centers.
Trump previously issued stark warnings, threatening to “hit hard” if Iranian protesters were killed, before later suggesting his rhetoric had caused Tehran to cancel executions.
Iranian officials have flatly rejected U.S. narratives, accusing Washington and Israel of backing “armed rioters” and vowing a “swift and comprehensive” response to any attack.
The current standoff follows a recent history of direct conflict.
Last June, Israel, with explicit U.S. support, launched a 12-day war against Iranian targets, which prompted retaliatory drone and missile strikes from Tehran before a U.S.-announced ceasefire took hold.
The current deployment of a carrier group and Trump’s mixed signals of threat and negotiation suggest the region remains on a precarious edge, where military posturing and fragile diplomatic channels operate simultaneously.
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