WASHINGTON(The COW News Digital)U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has been dispatched to the Middle East, marking a significant escalation in America’s military posture as tensions with Iran continue.
Addressing reporters, President Trump said Washington remains committed to pursuing a diplomatic agreement with Tehran but cautioned that failure to reach a deal could trigger severe consequences. “We want a deal with Iran, and we expect negotiations to succeed,” he said. “If they don’t, it will be a very bad situation for Iran.”
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the lead ship of its class and among the most technologically advanced aircraft carriers in the world, will reinforce U.S. naval forces already operating in the region. Trump confirmed that another American carrier strike group is currently stationed in the Middle East, underscoring what he described as a strong and prepared military presence.
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He noted that the additional deployment is intended as a precautionary step to safeguard U.S. interests and regional allies. “If necessary, we can use the fleet,” Trump stated, adding that American forces in the region are fully prepared to respond to any escalation.
The announcement comes at a time of renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran. While expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations, the president reiterated that the United States would not hesitate to act if talks collapse.
Beyond Iran, Trump also commented on broader international developments. He suggested that Russia appears open to negotiations on key global issues and urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take decisive action in securing his country’s interests. According to Trump, failure to act could result in missed opportunities.
The president described relations with European allies as strong, confirming ongoing discussions with European leaders on security and economic cooperation. He also mentioned improving diplomatic engagement between the United States and Venezuela.
Defense analysts view the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford as both a strategic deterrent and a signal of Washington’s readiness to project power if required. While diplomatic channels remain open, the movement of such a high-profile naval asset highlights the seriousness of the current situation in the Middle East.
