U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, even as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume negotiations aimed at averting a new conflict, APA reports citing Reuters.
In interviews with Israeli media, Trump said the United States would have to do "something very tough" if a deal is not reached with Iran.
"Either we reach a deal or we'll have to do something very tough," Israel's Channel 12 quoted him as saying.
The date and venue of the next round of U.S.-Iran talks have yet to be announced.
Trump told Channel 12 and Axios that he was also considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East.