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US President Donald Trump’s top envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner boarded the USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier following high-stakes talks with Iran. The aircraft carrier is part of a significant US military buildup in the Middle East, amid growing tensions between Washington and Tehran over the latter’s nuclear and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. special envoy for peace missions Steve Witkoff along with Jared Kushner and Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), visited the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on a scheduled deployment Saturday. The visit comes amid tensions…

Democracy Dies in Darkness Middle East conflict Officials said the aircraft was “acting aggressively” when it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was sent to the Middle East amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran. Updated February 3, 2026 The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. (Stephen J. Boitano/LightRocket via Getty…

February 07, 2026 09:24 CET Updated February 07, 2026 09:27 CET Thousands of Iranians are dead or detained in a brutal crackdown after they took to the streets in what is seen as the biggest threat to the Islamic regime in years. Journalists from RFE/RL’s Iranian service, Radio Farda, bring…

President Donald Trump said Thursday he believed Iran wanted to make a deal to avoid military action, adding that he had set Tehran an undisclosed deadline to respond as US ships steam towards the region. “I can say this, they do want to make a deal,” Trump told reporters in…

Tensions are escalating as President Trump reveals recent talks with Iran amidst fears of imminent strikes. The USS Abraham Lincoln is already in position. 01:52, Fri, Jan 30, 2026 Updated: 10:17, Fri, Jan 30, 2026 President says US has 'very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now' (Image:…

It appears increasingly likely that in the coming days, the United States will once again launch airstrikes against Iran. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that a “massive Armada is heading to Iran,” referring to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and several other naval…

Crude oil prices rose Wednesday, after President Donald Trump warned Iran that a "massive Armada" is heading in its direction and time is running out to make a deal on its nuclear program. Global benchmark Brent rose 83 cents, or 1.23%, to close at $68.40 per barrel. U.S. crude oil…

Democracy Dies in Darkness The U.S. military buildup near Iran continues with the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln, as the White House contemplates another strike. Updated January 26, 2026 Operations on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea in 2019. (Jon Gambrell/AP) A…

Last Updated: January 25, 2026, 20:56 IST Iran revealed a mural warning the US as USS Abraham Lincoln approaches, amid rising tensions, Trump threats, and UK jets sent to Qatar. Iran revealed a mural warning the US as USS Abraham Lincoln approaches, amid rising tensions, Trump threats, and UK jets…