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US sends ‘armada’ to Middle East in fresh signal to Iran
US sends ‘armada’ to Middle East in fresh signal to Iran
Graphic Artist: Busra Ozturk, Senior Producer: Mirac Tapan / TRT World

As anti-government protests in Iran turn deadly, with more than 3,000 killed according to official figures, President Donald Trump refuses to rule out US military intervention. With a new American aircraft carrier entering Middle East waters, tensions between Washington and Tehran show no sign of cooling.

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