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According to Prof. Amatzia Baram of the University of Haifa, political optics weigh heavily in Washington, making a strong, enforceable nuclear deal the top priority.
The activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue over Iran's nuclear programme.
President Trump warned if no nuclear deal is reached with Iran it will be “very traumatic” for them. He has appeared to suggest a second carrier strike group may be sent to the region.
The latest round of U.S.–Iran nuclear talks is unfolding against a complicated backdrop, one shaped not just by diplomacy.