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US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier From Caribbean to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions: Report

The USS Gerald R. Ford joins USS Abraham Lincoln, doubling U.S. carrier strike groups in the Middle East to pressure Iran amid stalled nuclear talks, officials said.

  • The US has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to move from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln amid rising tensions with Iran.
  • The USS Gerald R. Ford's deployment to the Middle East expands US military presence and pressure on Iran regarding its nuclear program and missile activities.
  • President Donald Trump has warned of severe consequences if talks with Iran fail while negotiations continue.
  • Iran faces internal unrest amid protests and mourners' ceremonies, with concerns about regional stability as US and allied military presence increases.
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