Thomas Watkins

Thousands of soldiers and more than $5bn have already been pledged

USS Gerald R Ford, world's largest carrier, is heading to the Middle East

Trump says failure to reach deal would be 'very traumatic' for Iran

'Syria is nowhere close to where they need to be today', says Brian Mast, chairman of the House foreign affairs committee

Tehran said subject of negotiations was 'strictly nuclear' after US pushed to widen their scope

Prominent Iranian Americans weigh in on what could come next

Iranian and American officials said they have agreed to talks but the agenda remains uncertain

Washington announces supply chain partnership with EU and Japan

US Secretary of State says logistics are still being worked out after venue shift from Turkey

More than 10 million people have been displaced since the start of the war

A US military 'armada' has sailed to the region as Iran's supreme leader warns of a wider war, but can talks ease tensions?

With F-47s, 'Trump-class' warships and a Golden Dome over America, US President shapes the Pentagon in his own image

US President also suggests he could manipulate the greenback 'like a yo-yo'

Lindsey Graham previously said he might push for new Caesar Act sanctions 'on steroids'

America has a long history of inflicting violence on its citizens during times of major social upheaval