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USS Gerald R Ford heads home as Trump weighs new Iran strikes amid stalled talks
International
Published on 1 May 2026
A carrier pullback meets a War Powers showdown
The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is leaving the Middle East after a long 10-month deployment, shrinking US naval presence as diplomacy with Iran stalls. The Trump administration is also arguing it does not need congressional approval for ongoing military actions, pointing to a ceasefire that pauses the War Powers timeline.
- USS Gerald R. Ford carrier group will depart the Middle East after 10 months
- US naval presence is set to shrink despite unresolved Iran tensions
- Diplomatic efforts with Iran appear stalled
- Trump administration claims ceasefire pauses War Powers timeline
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