US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier Amid Iran Talks

A second U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, is operating in the Arabian Sea amidst heightened tensions over Iran's advancing nuclear program. This deployment coincides with ongoing U.S. airstrikes in Yemen targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, which is seen as a strategy to increase pressure on Iran in upcoming nuclear negotiations. While initial plans pointed to Rome as the location for these talks, Iran has insisted on Oman, leaving American officials yet to confirm the venue. President Trump has threatened military action if a nuclear agreement is not reached, while Iran warns of its potential to develop nuclear weapons with its enriched uranium stockpile. Despite these tensions, recent negotiations have been described as 'positive, constructive, and compelling,' with discussions potentially revisiting terms from the 2015 nuclear deal. The situation remains precarious as both nations' diplomatic strategies unfold in the volatile region.