USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deploys to the Middle East
February 13 – March 7, 2026

The USS Gerald R. Ford has officially entered the Red Sea to bolster U.S. Central Command operations. This deployment aims to exert strategic pressure on Iran while keeping diplomatic communication channels open.
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