USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group: A Crucial Presence in the Eastern Mediterranean

The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, including the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and several guided missile destroyers, has arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to deter any potential escalation or widening of the conflict. The deployment is part of ongoing efforts to increase the U.S. posture in the region, with additional fighter squadrons being rapidly deployed. The move is seen as a strong signal of deterrence against any actor hostile to Israel, according to General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command.