Close Rubio Says Iranian Regime 'Weaker Than Ever' And Predicts Future ProtestsSign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Writing on social media, the US president said “time is running out” for Iran to negotiate a deal on its nuclear programme. A large fleet, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, was on its way to the country, he said. Mr Trump’s latest threat toward Tehran comes after he had promised intervention over the crackdown on anti-government demonstrations in the country this month. However, his latest comments appear to only focus on the country’s nuclear programme.