USS Ford Aircraft Carrier Deployed to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

The USS Gerald R. Ford has been ordered to relocate from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East as President Trump considers military options regarding Iran. This deployment will place two aircraft carriers, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, in the region. The move follows recent indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran concerning its nuclear program, with Trump emphasizing the urgency for a deal. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has urged the U.S. to pressure Iran on its missile program and support for terrorist groups.