Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.

Trump said the fleet was larger than the one he sent to Venezuela, referring to his naval blockade of the South American country to prevent sanctioned oil tankers from leaving.

The president advised Iran make a deal or "the next attack will be far worse."

The Trump administration has targets but no endgame.

President Donald Trump demanded that Iran's regime "come to the table" on Thursday, touting a "massive armada" the US has deployed to the region.

Oil rose slightly on signs the U.S. ‍may engage in dialogue with Iran over its nuclear program, reducing concern over potential supply disruptions from a U.S. attack.

Iran’s Islamic Republic, weakened by airstrikes in June and huge popular unrest, warns that it will strike back hard if attacked by the United States. This time, Iran may mean it.

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the U.S. military will be prepared to carry out whatever President Donald Trump decides on Iran to ensure Tehran does not pursue nuclear weapons capability.