Trump Says Iran Has Called Repeatedly to Seek Deal President Donald Trump stated that Iran has contacted his administration multiple times, expressing a desire for talks. This comes as the U.S. deployed an aircraft carrier strike group to Middle East waters and intensified sanctions on Iran’s oil sector. Trump confirmed the decision to send a U.S. aircraft carrier to waters near Iran.

• Trump claims Iran has contacted his administration multiple times seeking talks.
• The U.S. has moved an aircraft carrier strike group into Middle East waters.
• The U.S. has expanded sanctions targeting Iran’s oil trade.
• Trump confirmed the decision to dispatch a U.S. aircraft carrier near Iran.