USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier leaves Middle East: official

Published May 1, 2026 Updated May 1, 2026 07:18pm

The USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier has left the Middle East after taking part in operations against Iran, a US official has said, leaving two of the massive American warships in the region, AFP reports.

The Ford is currently in the US European Command area of responsibility, according to the official, who put the number of remaining US Navy ships in the Middle East at 20, including the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS George HW Bush aircraft carriers.

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