By Middle East Eye staff | 28 January 2026
US President Donald Trump has warned that a “massive armada” is on its way to Iran and would attack with “speed and violence” unless Tehran cuts a deal.
Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump drew comparisons with an operation that eventually led to the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but said the fleet deployed towards Iran was “larger” than the one sent to South America.
“Like with Venezuela, it is, ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary,” he wrote.
“Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘Come to the Table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal – NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS – one that is good for all parties.”
Trump warned that “time is running out” for the country, and referenced air strikes carried out against Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025.
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