Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions with US
US Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Rising Iran Tensions
Feb 14, 2026US President Donald Trump has confirmed the deployment of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East to reinforce American military assets in the region.
The move comes amid heightened tensions with Iran, as the US administration weighs its options, including possible military action. Speaking after a visit to troops in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Trump said that a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen,” underscoring Washington’s hardening stance.
However, the deployment follows recent remarks by the president suggesting that another round of talks with Tehran could take place soon, indicating that diplomatic efforts may still be under consideration alongside military measures.
Gulf Arab nations have warned that any attack on Iran could trigger a wider regional conflict, particularly at a time when the Middle East remains volatile due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, inside Iran, 40-day mourning ceremonies are being held for thousands reportedly killed in a recent government crackdown on nationwide protests, adding to the internal pressures facing the sanctions-hit Islamic Republic.
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