Trump says he might send second carrier to strike Iran if talks fail, Axios reports

• Trump told Axios "Either we will make a deal or we will have to do something very tough like last time".
• Expects the second round of US-Iran talks to take place next week.
• Trump said "Have an armada that is heading there and another one might be going", adding he's "thinking" about sending another aircraft carrier strike group.
• Trump expressed optimism about the diplomatic path, claiming Iran "wants to make a deal very badly" and is engaging much more seriously than during previous talks due to the military threat.
• A US official confirmed that there had been discussions about sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the region.
• Trump expressed optimism about the diplomatic path, claiming Iran "wants to make a deal very badly" and is engaging much more seriously than during previous talks due to the military threat.
• "Last time they didn't believe I would do it," Trump said, alluding to his decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities in June. "They overplayed their hand."
• This time the talks are "very different".
• Trump said it was a "no-brainer" for any deal to cover Iran's nuclear program, but that he also thought it would be possible to address Iran's ballistic missile stockpiles; he added "Can make a great deal with Iran".
• Trump told Axios he doesn't think Netanyahu is nervous about the US-Iran negotiations. "He also wants a deal. He wants a good deal."

Trump's comments regarding potential military action in Iran alongside ongoing diplomatic talks signal increased geopolitical tension. The indication of a second carrier strike group could heighten market volatility across equities and commodities, particularly oil, as investors weigh the implications for conflict versus diplomacy.