Trump announces deployment of a “huge fleet” from the U.S. heading to Iran

Washington.— The President of the United States, Donald Trump, reported that a “enormous fleet” of US military ships is heading towards the region near Iran, amid a context of growing political and social tensions in the Islamic Republic.

The statements were offered by the president during an exchange with the press, where he assured that his Government is closely monitoring the situation and that the naval deployment responds to a preventive measure, in the face of possible scenarios of greater instability.

"We have a lot of boats going in that direction, just in case. Maybe we won't have to use them," Trump said, referring to the mobilization of the U.S. Navy.

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The announcement comes as international reports persist regarding the repression of internal protests in Iran, which has caused concern in the international community. In this context, the US president reiterated his position of diplomatic and military pressure, although he expressed his desire to avoid a direct armed conflict. The United States maintains a strategic military presence in the region as part of its policy of deterrence and surveillance, with the aim of preserving stability in the Middle East and protecting its interests and allies.