In a significant escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has openly supported the idea of regime change in Iran, declaring it could be 'the best thing that could happen.' This development comes as the US prepares to deploy a second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln already stationed there. According to the Daily Times, Trump emphasized the need for 'tremendous power' in the region and warned that if a nuclear deal is not reached with Iran, the US would be ready to take military action. Trump stated, 'In case we don’t make a deal, we’ll need it … if we need it, we’ll have it ready,' highlighting the strategic military buildup (Dawn, February 14, 2026).