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The U.S. Navy’s Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has repositioned near the Gulf of Aden, drawing intense scrutiny amid mounting tensions with Iran. Tehran warns U.S. military actions could trigger regional conflict and spike oil prices, even as Iran signals conditional openness to negotiations. Secret diplomatic efforts involving Turkey, Gulf states, and senior U.S. envoys are underway, but major disputes remain over Iran’s nuclear programme and missile capabilities. With military forces on alert and talks hanging by a thread, the region faces a critical turning point.