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US aircraft carrier Gerald Ford arrives at Souda Bay

Published February 23, 2026, 17:15
US aircraft carrier Gerald Ford arrives at Souda Bay

The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest in the world, has arrived at Souda Bay in Crete. The arrival of the carrier is linked to rising tensions in the Middle East, as President Trump had ordered its strike group to move to the region, considering military action against Iran. The stop in Crete is likely for refueling at the US Naval Support Base located there.