Third US Aircraft Carrier Deploys to Tense Middle East
The US has deployed a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East, marking its largest naval presence in the region in over two decades.
24 Apr 2026
The US has deployed a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East, marking its largest naval presence in the region in over two decades.
Pentagon planning includes a week-long Iran ground-incursion option, officials say, as nuclear diplomacy remains stalled and regional risks persist.
A US KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in northern Iraq, killing four crew members after colliding with another plane.