Feb 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. is sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran, U.S. media outlets reported late on Thursday.The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and its escort ships will be sent to the Middle East from the Caribbean, the New York Times, which first reported the news, said, citing U.S. officials.The White House and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment outside of regular business hours.
Feb 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. is sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran, U.S. media outlets reported late on Thursday.
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Source: Al-Monitor | Published: 2026-02-13T07:04:36Z
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