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Economy January 27, 2026

Trump Says Large Naval Force Is Heading to Iran, Expresses Hope It Won't Be Needed

President describes a 'very powerful' armada bound for Iran and touches on domestic and international topics during radio interview

By Sofia Navarro
Trump Says Large Naval Force Is Heading to Iran, Expresses Hope It Won't Be Needed

President Donald Trump told a radio audience that the United States has dispatched a "big armada" toward Iran, calling it "very powerful" and expressing hope that it will not have to be employed. In a wide-ranging interview, he also commented on Gaza hostages, recent events in Minneapolis and New York City, and a brief update on Greenland.

Key Points

  • President Trump said a "big armada" is headed to Iran and described it as "very powerful" and "bigger than what we had in Venezuela." (Potentially relevant sectors to monitor: defense, shipping, insurance)
  • The comments were made on the Sid & Friends Radio Show, recorded Monday, where Mr. Trump also discussed Gaza hostages and several domestic matters.
  • He reported recent conversations with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and said he had "respectful" calls with Governor Tim Walz; he also commented that New York City is "heading in the wrong direction" and that Greenland is "coming along well." (Potentially relevant sectors to monitor: local government-related services, infrastructure)

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States has a "big armada" en route to Iran, and added that he hopes the military force will not need to be used. The remark was made during an appearance on the Sid & Friends Radio Show, a segment that was recorded on Monday.

Describing the naval deployment, Mr. Trump called the force "very powerful" and noted it was "bigger than what we had in Venezuela." He did not provide further operational details during the interview.

The president addressed a number of additional topics in the same conversation. He spoke about the issue of hostages in Gaza without elaborating on particulars. On domestic matters, Mr. Trump referenced recent developments in Minneapolis, saying he had "recent conversations" with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and characterized his discussion with the mayor as "a great conversation."

Mr. Trump added that he had also had "respectful" telephone calls with both Mayor Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. He did not offer further detail on the content of those calls in the recorded interview.

Turning to New York City, the president said he believed the city was "heading in the wrong direction at the moment," again without expanding on what he meant. In a short comment about Greenland, Mr. Trump said that the situation there is "coming along well," but provided no additional information.

The radio appearance covered multiple subjects in brief succession; Mr. Trump alternated between international and domestic topics while offering limited description of specifics in each instance.

Topics covered in the interview

  • U.S. naval force described as a "big armada" headed to Iran, called "very powerful" and "bigger than what we had in Venezuela."
  • Discussion of Gaza hostages with no further details provided.
  • Recent conversations with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, described as "great" and "respectful" respectively.
  • Comment that New York City is "heading in the wrong direction at the moment."
  • Brief remark that the situation in Greenland is "coming along well," with no elaboration.

Risks

  • Uncertainty over whether the naval force will be deployed, as the president said he hopes it won’t be used - this uncertainty may affect defense-related planning and sentiment.
  • Limited detail was provided on the Gaza hostage situation and on the nature of communications with Minneapolis and Minnesota officials, leaving questions about policy direction and local responses.
  • The president gave a brief update on Greenland without elaboration, creating uncertainty about what developments he was referencing.

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