Another U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, adding a second aircraft carrier to the region as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.

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February 12, 2026 at 11:51PM