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USS Gerald R. Ford Departs Greece Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

2/26/2026

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The USS Gerald R. Ford left Souda Bay, Greece, February 26, 2026, amid United States build-up pressuring Iran.
The move coincided with indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva.
The U.S. maintains a naval presence in the Middle East, with over a dozen warships.
United States President Donald Trump previously ordered strikes on Iran in 2025 and threatened further action.
The U.S. embassy in Athens has not commented on the carrier's deployment.

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Story summary

The USS Gerald R. Ford left Souda Bay, Greece, February 26, 2026, amid United States build-up pressuring Iran.
The move coincided with indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva.
The U.S. maintains a naval presence in the Middle East, with over a dozen warships.
United States President Donald Trump previously ordered strikes on Iran in 2025 and threatened further action.
The U.S. embassy in Athens has not commented on the carrier's deployment.