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Trump On Retreat? U.S. Pulls Back Largest Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald Ford From Middle East

| Apr 30, 2026, 08:08:45 AM | TOI.in
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A major shift in U.S. military posture is underway in the Middle East. The USS Gerald R. Ford — the world’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier — is reportedly set to return home after a 10-month deployment, according to The Washington Post. Deployed amid heightened tensions with Iran, the carrier served as a powerful symbol of U.S. deterrence in the region. Its expected withdrawal now raises critical questions about Washington’s next move — is this de-escalation, or a strategic repositioning? The warship, currently operating in the Red Sea, has faced operational strain after one of the longest deployments for a modern U.S. carrier. Its departure could mark a notable reduction in American firepower at a time when ceasefire dynamics remain fragile.

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