U.S. Aircraft Carrier to Deploy to Middle East

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, the Navy’s most advanced, is set to depart the Caribbean for the Middle East, adding to the USS Abraham Lincoln amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions. President Trump has threatened military action against Iran if they do not agree to a nuclear deal, while Iranian leaders warn that U.S. strikes could trigger a regional war. Indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran occurred in Oman, with both sides reporting positive discussions. Trump stated either a deal will be made or tough actions will follow, referencing past U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.