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."