US Relocates USS Gerald R. Ford, USS Abraham Lincoln Amid Iran Tensions | WION
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Published: Mar 17, 2026, 15:00 IST | Updated: Mar 17, 2026, 15:00 IST
The United States has repositioned two of its major aircraft carrier strike groups, USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln, amid escalating tensions with Iran.
The move signals a significant military shift as Washington increases its naval presence in the region during the ongoing conflict.
Officials say the deployments are aimed at strengthening deterrence and ensuring operational readiness as the situation continues to evolve.
The repositioning of multiple carrier strike groups underscores rising concerns over a wider regional escalation.
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