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Another U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say

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Another U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, adding a second aircraft carrier to the region as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
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  • U.S.-Iran tensions are simmering.

    Confidence: 100%

  • The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East.

    Confidence: 90%

  • The expected deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford would add a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East region.

    Confidence: 90%

  • Three U.S. officials told CBS News that the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East.

    Confidence: 70%

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