US Navy massing near Iran with three carriers and 20,000 troops

ua.korrespondent.net (Ukrainian) —

US President Donald Trump is concentrating a large naval force near Iran, including three aircraft carriers, 17 warships, and over 20,000 troops, threatening new strikes within days. He stated Washington could target one or two sites in ten minutes. Trump named Mount Kolang, also called "Pickaxe Mountain," near Isfahan, as a potential target, suspected of housing a nuclear complex. Iran denies nuclear work there, while Trump said ceasefire talks are progressing "well" but called Tehran unreliable. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no final decision on attacks has been made, leaving room for diplomacy. Forces could strike within 96 hours of an order, potentially after the November 3 midterm elections.


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