Trump says US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM

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Trump says US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’

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In February 2026, President Trump announced the US will deploy the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. This deployment supplements an existing buildup of US military assets in the region, including the Abraham Lincoln carrier, destroyers, fighter jets, and surveillance aircraft. Trump stated that the move is intended to provide a strong force if needed, while expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations with Iran. He also suggested that a change in Iranian government would be beneficial. Trump's announcement follows a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who expressed concerns about Iran's ballistic missile program and the need for a strong agreement.

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The USS Gerald R Ford would be leaving the Caribbean for the Middle East “very soon”.

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Trump says US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’

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Netanyahu has repeatedly called for further military action since Israel’s 12-day war against Iran in June.

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The imminent departure of the Gerald R Ford is part of an ongoing buildup of military hardware in the region.

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Trump believes negotiations with Iran will be ‘successful’.

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USS Abraham Lincoln 30% Midnight Hammer 30% Oman 40% Tehran 40% White House 50% Benjamin Netanyahu ×260% Israel ×360% Middle East ×270% USS Gerald R Ford ×270% United States ×280% Iran ×890% Donald Trump ×690%

Keywords

iran 100% aircraft carrier 90% middle east 80% nuclear program 70% military deployment 70% us negotiations 60% ballistic missile 60% military action 50% tensions 50% anti-government protests 40%