Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East.

The remarks differ from what Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is said to have told the president in high-level White House meetings.

WASHINGTON — Although weakened and facing a domestic crisis, Iran’s regime still has substantial firepower that could inflict damage on American interests and allies in the region, disrupt the global economy and trigger a protracted conflict in response to a U.

It’s likely that if Trump does agree to a new deal, Netanyahu at least wants to ensure it includes some significant restrictions on Iran’s ballistic missile program.

The buildup of more than 150 planes comes after nuclear talks between the two nations concluded last week without a deal.

Iranian university students chanted anti-regime slogans in Tehran on Monday as nuclear talks with the U.S. and Iran are expected to resume on Thursday.

General Caine warned Trump an attack on Iran would be "far more difficult" than the operation that captured Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela