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Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.
Trump said the fleet was larger than the one he sent to Venezuela, referring to his naval blockade of the South American country to prevent sanctioned oil tankers from leaving.
Oil rose slightly on signs the U.S. may engage in dialogue with Iran over its nuclear program, reducing concern over potential supply disruptions from a U.S. attack.
The president advised Iran make a deal or "the next attack will be far worse."
The president threatened Iran with an approaching warship used in the U.S. military's Venezuela operation, urging them to make a nuclear deal.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday it should "make a deal" with the U.S. on its nuclear program or face a large-scale U.S. military attack.
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
Trump on Wednesday revived the threat of military action against Iran and warned “time is running out” for a deal limiting its nuclear program.
The ‘madman theory’ aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.