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The USS George Washington arrives at the port in Danang, Vietnam, July 30, 2026. (Nhac NGUYEN/AFP)
August 20, 2026, 8:48 pm
US aircraft carrier arrives in Mideast to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln after record deployment
Crew on Lincoln reportedly suffered mental health declines and supply shortages amid its over 250 days at sea; move leaves East Asia without an American carrier strike group
By Ben Finley and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN
This handout image shows aircraft on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) that are operating in support of the war in Iran, March 3, 2026. (US Navy via AP)
August 15, 2026, 4:28 pm
US pulls last aircraft carrier in Pacific as Trump focuses on Iran, Western Hemisphere
Analysts say poor planning and the unexpectedly long Iran conflict have left the US exposed in vital waterways, with China waiting in the wings
By Ben Finley and Didi Tang
The USS Gerald R. Ford pulls up to Pier 11 at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16, 2026. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)
May 17, 2026, 11:31 am
USS Ford returns home after record deployment supporting Iran war, Maduro’s capture
Largest aircraft carrier in world spent 326 days at sea, most for a ship of its kind in last 50 years; saw war in Gulf, action in Venezuela, and suffered major laundry fire
By AP
US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford is pictured docked at Souda Bay in the Greek Mediterranean island of Crete, on February 24, 2026. (Costas METAXAKIS / AFP)
March 18, 2026, 12:38 am
US aircraft carrier Ford, deployed in war with Iran, to dock temporarily after fire
Nearly 200 sailors were treated for smoke-related injuries after blaze that started in laundry area and took hours to bring under control
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart
In this handout photograph released by the US Navy on February 5, 2026, an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on February 3, 2026. (Zoe Simpson/US Navy/AFP)
February 14, 2026, 4:56 am
US readying for potential weeks-long military campaign against Iran — sources
American official says strikes could target Iranian state and security facilities, not just nuclear sites; says US fully expects Iran to retaliate, leading to back-and-forth attacks
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks to troops at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, February 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)
February 14, 2026, 1:31 am
Trump: Regime change in Iran ‘would be the best thing that could happen’
US president confirms sending second aircraft carrier to Middle East in case ‘difficult’ Islamic Republic doesn’t make a deal, says ‘fear’ is only thing that will get Tehran to sign agreement
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Protesters display a banner featuring portraits of alleged victims of the Iranian government during a demonstration against the Iranian government called by the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK), in Munich, southern Germany, on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) on February 13, 2026. (Michaela STACHE / AFP)
February 13, 2026, 4:37 pm
Rights group says verified death toll in last month’s Iran protests has passed 7,000
HRANA’s figure emerges as world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald Ford, said headed to region; WSJ reports US smuggled thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran amid blackout
By Agencies
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier refuels from the underway replenishment oiler USNS Laramie in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, October 11, 2023. (US Navy photo via AP)
February 13, 2026, 11:56 am
US sending second aircraft carrier, world’s largest, to Mideast as Iran tensions high
Source says USS Ford to join USS Lincoln as Trump ups pressure on Tehran to reach nuclear deal; Iranians hold 40-day mourning events for victims of regime’s crackdown on protests
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and Jon Gambrell
This handout image from the US Navy shows an EA-18G Growler launching from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Indian Ocean on January 23, 2026. (Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman/US Navy via AP)
February 4, 2026, 1:37 am
US downs Iranian drone flying toward aircraft carrier; PM to Witkoff: Iran can’t be trusted
American military accuses IRGC of also harassing a US merchant vessel in Strait of Hormuz; Israel reportedly insisting that Trump administration stick to 4 key negotiating demands
By Agencies and ToI Staff
An Israir flight takes off from Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024. (Yossi Aloni/ Flash90/ File)
April 22, 2025, 5:28 pm
Israir gets in line for TLV-NYC flights, but fares on El Al-ruled route to stay sky-high
Low-cost local carrier will offer seats to US next year; until then, war and fears of fresh cancellations are keeping prices raised despite competition from Arkia, Delta and United
By Sharon Wrobel
Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman is moored near Split, Croatia, February 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)
February 13, 2025, 9:16 pm
US Navy aircraft carrier collides with merchant ship near Egypt, none injured
5,000-crewmember, nuclear-powered USS Harry Truman, one of US military’s 11 carriers, stable following rare collision with Besiktas-M near Port Said on Wednesday night, says Navy
By Reuters
Arrivals hall at Ben Gurion Airport, on Sunday August 4, 2024. (Gavriel Fiske/Times of Israel)
August 7, 2024, 8:04 pm
El Al adds flights from nearby Greece and Cyprus to help stranded Israelis
Airline and its subsidiary Sun Dor, as well as local carrier Arkia, operate additional flights from Athens and Larnaca as major foreign airlines cancel services to Tel Aviv
By Sharon Wrobel
In this photo obtained from the US Department of Defense, the aircraft carriers Gerald R. Ford (L, front) and Dwight D. Eisenhower (R, front) and ships in their Strike Groups sail in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, on November 3, 2023. (Jacob Mattingly/US Department of Defense/AFP)
January 1, 2024, 1:59 am
US said set to pull one of its aircraft carriers away from the Middle East
ABC News reports that the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group will depart the region after three deployment extensions since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7
By ToI Staff and Agencies
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier refuels from the underway replenishment oiler USNS Laramie in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, October 11, 2023. (US Navy photo via AP)
December 16, 2023, 3:24 am
Pentagon orders aircraft carrier to remain in Mediterranean amid Israel-Hamas war
US defense secretary extends deployment of USS Gerald R. Ford for a third time, underscoring administration’s concerns over regional volatility
By Agencies and ToI Staff
The USS Eisenhower off the coast of Virginia, December 10, 2015 in the Atlantic Ocean. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
October 15, 2023, 3:55 am
US sends second aircraft carrier to east Mediterranean to deter Iran, Hezbollah
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says deployment of USS Eisenhower meant ‘to deter hostile actions against Israel or any efforts toward widening this war’
By AFP and ToI Staff
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