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April 10, 2026
Trump Prepares Naval Forces Amid Iran Peace Talks
- President Trump is relocating U.S. naval ships and arming them with advanced weapons in preparation for potential military action against Iran.
- Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff will lead peace negotiations with Iranian officials in Islamabad this weekend.
- Trump expressed skepticism about Iran's honesty in negotiations, suggesting that military action remains a viable option if a deal isn't reached.
3 Sources
- Vance Faces Test of His Negotiating Skills With Iran TalksApr 10, 2026 at 9:03 AM · NYT
- Trump says military is 'loading up the ships' if peace talks with Iran go south in PakistanApr 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM · The Hill
- ‘We’re loading up the ships’: Trump prepares for more attacks if Iran doesn’t listen in peace talksApr 10, 2026 at 8:49 PM · Independent