00:00US President Donald Trump says he's considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East,
00:06even as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume nuclear talks aimed at avoiding a new conflict.
00:12The remarks come amid heightened military activity in the region
00:15and continued disagreements over Iran's missile and nuclear programs.
00:21Trump told Israeli media that if a deal is not reached with Iran,
00:25the US would have to do something very tough.
00:28Last week, Oman facilitated talks between Iran and the US,
00:32and Tehran said the meeting showed enough consensus for diplomacy to continue,
00:37though no date has been set for the next round.
00:39Washington is seeking to expand negotiations beyond Iran's nuclear program
00:44to include its ballistic missile stockpile, a move Tehran rejects as non-negotiable.
00:49Iran says any deal must include the lifting of financial sanctions
00:53and respect for its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.
00:58We'll see you in the next one.
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