Afghanistan, Jan. 28 -- US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a large American military force is moving toward Iran but expressed hope for reaching an agreement.

Trump told supporters in Iowa that "a big beautiful warship is moving toward Iran right now, so we'll see what happens."

The US has significantly increased its military presence in the Middle East over recent months, with multiple carrier strike groups and additional forces deployed to the region. This buildup comes amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program, regional proxy activities, and maritime security in the strategic Persian Gulf waterway.

The president claimed he destroyed Iran's nuclear capability last year and stated he hopes Tehran will agree to nego...