President Donald Trump made a grand entrance as he walked from Marine One onto the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. With a confident wave to the crowd, he made his way towards the media, ready to make a major announcement.
In his speech, Trump declared that “a massive armada is heading to Iran” as he warned the country that “time is running out” to make a deal. This warning comes after weeks of anti-government protests, which have led to a brutal crackdown and near-complete internet blackout in Iran.
According to human rights organizations, over 6,000 people have been killed in the recent uprisings, making it the most serious uprising in Iran since the 1979 revolution. The Norway-based NGO, Iran Human Rights, has warned that the death toll could reach a staggering 25,000 due to the violent response from the government.
Trump had previously threatened to intervene on behalf of the protesters, stating that “help is on its way” and that the authorities will “pay a big price.” While he had remained quiet on the topic for a while, he once again spoke up on Wednesday.
In a post on his new social media platform, TruthSocial, Trump wrote, “A massive armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than the one sent to Venezuela. Just like with Venezuela, this fleet is ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence if necessary.”
This statement comes after Trump’s unexpected decision to send troops into Venezuela at the start of the year and “kidnap” President Nicolas Maduro. The president has now claimed that the US will “run the country until such a time as we can do a safe and proper and judicious transition,” and also warned that his government is “not afraid of boots on the ground.”
In the interim, Venezuela’s vice-president Delcy Rodriguez has taken over as the acting leader. Trump has now called for Iran to “come to the table” and negotiate a fair and equitable deal, one that does not include nuclear weapons and is beneficial to all parties involved. He stressed that time is running out and urged Iran to “make a deal.”
He further added, “They didn’t, and there was ‘Operation Midnight Hammer,’ a major destruction of Iran. The next attack will be far worse! Don’t make that happen again.” The term “Midnight Hammer” refers to the June 2025 attacks, where the US Air Force and Navy targeted three nuclear facilities in Iran.
Iran had announced in October that it was no longer bound by the international deal meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons. In response to Trump’s outburst, Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi stated that there had been no contact with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days, nor any requests for negotiations.
Araghchi stated, “Our stance is clear, negotiations don’t go along with threats, and talks can only take place when there are no longer menaces and excessive demands.” He further added that Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests, but if pushed, it will defend itself and respond like never before.
In a tweet, the White House shared Trump’s statement and added, “Hopefully, Iran will quickly ‘come to the table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal – NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS – one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence! As I told Iran once before, MAKE A DEAL!”
Iran’s UN mission responded to the post, stating, “Last time the US blundered into wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it squandered over $7 trillion and lost more than 7,000 American lives. Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests, BUT IF PUSHED, IT WILL DEFEND ITSELF AND RESPOND LIKE NEVER BEFORE!”
The situation in Iran is tense, with the government cracking down on protesters and the country facing economic hardships. However, Trump’s strong stance and determination to protect the interests of the US and its allies send a clear message to Iran that it cannot continue its oppressive actions without consequences.
In conclusion, President Donald Trump’s bold statement and actions show his commitment to standing up for what is right and ensuring the safety and
