US aircraft carrier "Gerald Ford" arrives near 'Israel' coast
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- US deploys Gerald Ford carrier with 90+ fighter jets near 'Israel'.
- Deployment signals heightened readiness for long-range air operations in the region.
The United States has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford to the waters off 'Israel', Reuters reported. The move follows direct orders from US President Donald Trump and marks a significant escalation in American military presence in the region.
Strategic military boost
The Gerald Ford, the most advanced carrier in the US Navy, brings more than ninety fighter jets and represents a mobile strike platform capable of hitting targets deep inside adversary territories. The deployment is reinforced by a massive squadron of aerial refueling aircraft, underscoring the readiness for sustained long-range operations.
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A US defense official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, described the arrival as a "nuclear deterrence signal" intended to reassure allies and project power across the eastern Mediterranean.
Regional implications
The carrier left the Greek island of Crete en route to Haifa, demonstrating rapid mobility and strategic flexibility. Analysts say the deployment could influence ongoing tensions in the region, particularly amid rising military activity near the Gaza Strip and surrounding areas.
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The Gerald Ford’s presence is expected to serve both as a deterrent and as a platform for potential joint exercises with regional partners, though no specific operations have been announced.
