USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier to Deploy to Middle East Amid Tensions
Originally: Another U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is set to move from the Caribbean to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. This deployment follows President Trump's pressure on Iran regarding its nuclear program and recent violent crackdowns on protests. The U.S. military's Central Command oversees the region, which has seen a military buildup and ongoing indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials.
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