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Trump Sends Largest Aircraft Carrier to the Middle East

Published February 13, 2026, 09:29
Trump Sends Largest Aircraft Carrier to the Middle East

The US is sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the “USS Gerald R. Ford” to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran. The move comes at the order of President Trump, who is considering possible military intervention in Iran. Other warships will also be transferred to the region alongside the “USS Gerald R. Ford”. The decision follows the arrival of another aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, in the Middle East two weeks ago. Trump has warned Iran that there will be “very traumatic” consequences if it fails to reach an agreement on its nuclear program. The deployment of the “USS Ford” marks a rapid recovery for the ship, which had been sent to the Caribbean in October for an operation in Venezuela. This move underscores the United States’ determination to address challenges in the region and protect its interests. The presence of US aircraft carriers in the Middle East is a strong deterrent message to Iran and other destabilizing actors in the region.