US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier From Caribbean to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions: Report
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The world’s largest aircraft carrier has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, a person familiar with the plans said Thursday, as U.S. President Donald Trump considers whether to take possible military action against Iran.
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- President Donald Trump considers whether to take possible military action against Iran.
- The world’s largest aircraft carrier has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, a person familiar with the plans said Thursday, as U.S.
- According to The New York Times on February 12, 2026, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R.
- The New York Times, which was the first...
Perspective Summary
- Fox8: The U.S. is sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group already positioned in the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) area, as tensions between Washington and Tehran ratchet up.
- France24: US to deploy new aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump warns Iran
- 24ur.com: It is known which aircraft carrier the US will send to the Middle East. It is the largest aircraft carrier in the world, the USS Gerald R. Ford, which will support the already deployed USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. The aircraft carrier is curren...
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- Feb 13, 2026, 6:53 PM
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On February 13, several US media outlets reported that the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R
On February 13, several US media outlets reported that the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, would be heading to the Middle East. This means that two US aircraft carriers and their strike groups will soon be gathered near Iran. Presi...
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The U
The U.S. is sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group already positioned in the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) area, as tensions between Washington and Tehran ratchet up.
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The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity. It…
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The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity. It…
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The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity. It…
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The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke Thu…
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Trump sending second aircraft carrier to pile pressure on Iran
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was sending a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East -- warning it would be a "bad day for Iran" if it fails to make a deal on its nuclear program.
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US to deploy new aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump warns Iran
US to deploy new aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump warns Iran
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USS Gerald R Ford, escort ships to be sent to Middle East
USS Gerald R Ford, escort ships to be sent to Middle East.Development comes after last week's US-Iran talks in Oman.US already sent aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln to Middle East.The United States was preparing...
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Trump warned Iran on Thursday that failing to reach a deal with his administration would be "very painful" for Tehran
Trump warned Iran on Thursday that failing to reach a deal with his administration would be "very painful" for Tehran. Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman last week but they yielded no results.
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The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity. It…
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It is known which aircraft carrier the US will send to the Middle East
It is known which aircraft carrier the US will send to the Middle East. It is the largest aircraft carrier in the world, the USS Gerald R. Ford, which will support the already deployed USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. The aircraft carrier is curren...
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Last Updated on February 13, 2026 9:08 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ AMN As US President Donald Trump considers whether to take possible military action against Iran, the world’s largest aircraft carrier has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle Ea
Last Updated on February 13, 2026 9:08 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ AMN As US President Donald Trump considers whether to take possible military action against Iran, the world’s largest aircraft carrier has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle Ea...
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The Pentagon is sending the Gerald R
The Pentagon is sending the Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier from the Caribbean to the Middle East, joining the Abraham Lincoln carrier due to rising tensions with Iran. The Gerald R. Ford, the newest and largest U. S. carrier, has been operating in the Cari...
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In the latest escalation of America’s pressure campaign against Iran, the Pentagon has deployed the USS Gerald R
In the latest escalation of America’s pressure campaign against Iran, the Pentagon has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford, from the Caribbean to the Middle East.
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By ELINA SHIRAZI, UNITED STATES POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 15:00 GMT of February 13, 2026 Updated: 15:25 GMT, February 13, 2026 The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East in a massive demonstration of strength, so
By ELINA SHIRAZI, UNITED STATES POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 15:00 GMT of February 13, 2026 Updated: 15:25 GMT, February 13, 2026 The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East in a massive demonstration of strength, so...
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The aircraft carrier "Gerald R
The aircraft carrier "Gerald R. Ford", the largest ship of its kind in the world, was traveling with its escort ships in the Caribbean and involved in the operation in Venezuela.
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The United States was preparing on Friday to deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East after President Donald Trump warned of "traumatic" consequences if Tehran failed to agree a deal over its nuclear programme
The United States was preparing on Friday to deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East after President Donald Trump warned of "traumatic" consequences if Tehran failed to agree a deal over its nuclear programme.
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The United States was preparing on Friday to deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East after President Donald Trump warned of "traumatic" consequences if Tehran failed to agree a deal over its nuclear programme
The United States was preparing on Friday to deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East after President Donald Trump warned of "traumatic" consequences if Tehran failed to agree a deal over its nuclear programme.
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The United States was preparing on Friday to deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East after President Donald Trump warned of "traumatic" consequences if Tehran failed to agree a deal over its nuclear programme
The United States was preparing on Friday to deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East after President Donald Trump warned of "traumatic" consequences if Tehran failed to agree a deal over its nuclear programme.
