USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Deployed Near Iran Amid Rising Tensions

The U.S. has deployed its most advanced and expensive aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the eastern Mediterranean near the Gulf of Haifa, about 1,000 kilometers from Iran. This deployment is part of Operation Epic Fury, aimed at targeting Iranian military assets amid escalating tensions. The carrier's advanced technology and mobility enhance U.S. strike capabilities, allowing flexible operations from international waters without reliance on foreign bases.