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U.S. aircraft carrier to leave Mideast, reducing military might amid Iran war

The Washington Post·Tara Copp, Dan Lamothe·about 1 month ago
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Democracy Dies in Darkness

The USS Gerald R. Ford, at sea for 10 months, is in dire need of repair. Its departure, though, significantly downgrades the firepower on hand as Trump presses Tehran to make peace.

April 29, 2026 at 1:47 p.m. EDT49 minutes ago

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford off Split, Croatia, in late March. (Tom Dubravec/AP)

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford will depart the Middle East and begin the sail for home in coming days, multiple U.S. officials said, an expected relief for roughly 4,500 sailors who have been deployed for 10 months — but a loss of significant firepower as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stagnate.

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