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USS Gerald R. Ford joins USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea to increase U.S. naval pressure on Iran with precision strike capabilities amid ongoing nuclear talks.
- On February 13, 2026, the USS Gerald R. Ford deploys to the Arabian Sea to join the USS Abraham Lincoln , escalating U.S. naval presence in the region.
- On Tuesday, Geneva talks mediated by Oman reported agreement on guiding principles, with Iran describing the talks as more constructive.
- Combined carrier air wings would field F-35C stealth fighters, F/A-18s, and E-2D Hawkeye surveillance aircraft, while Arleigh Burke-class destroyers use vertical launch systems firing Block IV Tomahawk cruise missiles up to 900 miles.
- The deployment immediately raises operational pressures and expands U.S. military options in the region, as dual CSGs can strike from multiple locations and the Ford's crew faces increased strain.
- The Ford began its deployment from Norfolk, Virginia, in late June 2025 and has been at sea for about eight months, covering roughly 10,000 to 11,000 nautical miles while only three to four of the U.S. carrier fleet are typically ready due to RCOH cycles.
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