Published: Jan 24, 2026, 14:36 IST | Updated: Jan 24, 2026, 14:36 IST
Tensions between the United States and Iran are rising as Washington moves a major naval force described by President Donald Trump as an “armada” toward the Gulf amid renewed unrest and warnings from Tehran. The deployment, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and associated warships, is part of a precautionary posture in response to Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests and concerns about its nuclear activities, according to US officials. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned they have their “finger on the trigger”, heightening the risk of miscalculation. Diplomatic channels remain open even as both sides reinforce their positions.