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USS Gerald R Ford leaves Middle East after record 10 month deployment as Iran ceasefire stays fragile
International
Published on 1 May 2026
Only two carriers now remain as Iran tension simmer
The USS Gerald R. Ford has departed the Middle East after a record 10-month deployment, lowering the US carrier presence as a ceasefire with Iran continues but remains fragile. While the Ford is back out, two other aircraft carriers stay in the region, reflecting that tensions are still unresolved despite the temporary lull.
- USS Gerald R. Ford completes a record 10-month Middle East deployment
- US naval presence is set to drop after the carrier’s exit
- Ceasefire with Iran continues, but remains unstable
- Two other carriers remain in the region amid ongoing tensions
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