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US Sends World's Largest Aircraft Carrier To Middle East As Iran Tensions Escalate

NDTV Profit·13 February 2026·6d ago1 min read0 views
US Sends World's Largest Aircraft Carrier To Middle East As Iran Tensions Escalate

The United States has dispatched the USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest aircraft carrier in the world, to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. This strategic move follows heightened concerns over Iran's nuclear activities and stalled diplomatic negotiations aimed at curbing its nuclear program. President Donald Trump's administration has intensified pressure on Tehran, emphasizing its commitment to countering any potential threats in the region. The deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford is seen as a show of military strength and a deterrent against Iranian aggression, particularly as the U.S. seeks to reassure its allies in the Gulf. The presence of such a formidable naval asset underscores the ongoing volatility in U.S.-Iran relations and reflects broader geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, where national security interests are closely intertwined with regional stability. This situation comes at a time when the international community is closely monitoring Iran's nuclear ambitions and the implications they hold for global security.

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