US readying another aircraft carrier for Middle East deployment: Trump

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 12, 2026 at 09:11 PM
US readying another aircraft carrier for Middle East deployment: Trump

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US President Donald Trump shared an article indicating the Pentagon is preparing to deploy a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln. This move comes amid ongoing indirect negotiations between the US and Iran in Oman, aimed at easing tensions. The deployment follows a meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has advocated for a tougher stance against Iran. While Trump reaffirmed his preference for a diplomatic deal with Iran, he also stated that the US would "see what the outcome will be" if a deal cannot be reached. Iran has accused Israel of attempting to sabotage the US negotiations.

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