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US Deploying Third Aircraft Carrier to the Middle East – Preparations Completed

Published March 7, 2026, 09:14
US Deploying Third Aircraft Carrier to the Middle East – Preparations Completed

The United States is expected to deploy a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East, the USS George H.W. Bush, which has completed its pre-deployment training. This move comes during a period of heightened tension in the region, with the USS Gerald R. Ford already in the Red Sea and the USS Abraham Lincoln remaining in the Arabian Sea. The USS George H.W. Bush is expected to head to the eastern Mediterranean, bolstering the US military presence in the region. This deployment marks an escalation of US military involvement in the area, amid concerns about further escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran. The decision to deploy the third aircraft carrier comes after a series of attacks and incidents in the region, such as the drone interception in Dubai, and underscores the US determination to protect its interests and allies in the Middle East.