Washington, Jan. 28 -- US President Donald Trump has renewed his hard-line stance on Iran, underscoring a growing American military presence in the region while simultaneously signalling openness to negotiations, as tensions escalate over Tehran's crackdown on protesters and broader regional security concerns.
Speaking at a campaign-style event in Clive, Iowa, Trump pointed to what he described as a significant US naval buildup in the Middle East. "By the way, there's another beautiful armada floating beautifully toward Iran right now," he said. "So we'll see. I hope they make a deal. They should have made a deal the first time. They'd have a country."Trump's remarks highlighted Washington's dual-track approach, combining military pressure...