Trump considers sending second carrier group to Middle East if Iran talks fail.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on February 10, 2026, he is considering deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East if diplomatic talks with Iran fail, warning of possible military action. The move comes as negotiations, paused for nearly eight months, are set to resume, with preliminary talks held in Oman. Trump emphasized the need for an agreement addressing both Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington to discuss regional security. The U.S. already has a carrier group in the region, and increased military activity has been observed, including at a U.S. base in Qatar. No final decision has been made, and the next round of talks has not yet been scheduled.