The United States deploys the second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, escalating tensions with Iran—Report

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The Pentagon dispatches the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East to address tensions with Iran. This deployment accompanies the Abraham Lincoln and other warships, coinciding with Trump's pressure on Iran.

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2026-02-13 22:55:10

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Investing.com — According to media reports on Friday, the Pentagon is deploying the Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to the Middle East. This is the second such deployment in recent months, as tensions with Iran remain high.

According to reports from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Associated Press on Friday, the Gerald R. Ford — the Navy’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier — will operate in the region alongside the Abraham Lincoln, with nine other ships also operating in the Middle East.

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This deployment was mentioned by U.S. President Donald Trump during ongoing negotiations with Iran, as Trump increases pressure on Iran to control its nuclear program.

The U.S. and Iran did hold talks in Oman last week, although the dialogue was seen as largely inconclusive.

The U.S. previously conducted airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities in mid-2025, and Trump has repeatedly criticized Tehran’s nuclear enrichment program.

Reports of the Gerald R. Ford deployment emerged days after Trump discussed Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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