Washington, June 20, 2025 (AFP) - US to move third aircraft carrier closer to Mideast conflict

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2025-06-20

The USS Gerald R. Ford will depart for Europe next week, a Navy official said Friday, placing a third American aircraft carrier in closer proximity to the Middle East as Israel and Iran trade strikes. Israel launched an unprecedented air campaign against Iran last week, and US President Donald Trump has said he is weighing whether to join Israel in the fight. "The Gerald Ford carrier strike group will depart Norfolk (Virginia) the morning of June......

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