Awaiting President Donald Trump's orders, a massive military buildup, including warships, fighter jets and refuelling aircraft, is hovering in West Asia. Other destroyers that have been sent to the sea include USS McFaul, USS Pinckney and USS Mitscher. Trump has previously threatened Iran with “violence” by a massive armada if it does not negotiate a “fair and equitable deal”. Trump also recalled the ‘Operation Midnight Hammer,’ warning that the “next attack will be far worse.”In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela.

Source: Mint February 19, 2026 20:09 UTC