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WSJ: USS Gerald R. Ford Warship to Rejoin Iran War Amid Mideast Build-Up
US Military Build-Up Continues in West Asia
The Wall Street Journal has reported that the USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest warship in the US Navy, is poised to rejoin the ongoing conflict in Iran. The aircraft carrier was reportedly out of operation for several weeks during the initial stages of the Iran-Israel conflict due to an internal fire, but is now expected to resume its operational duties. This move marks the deployment of a third aircraft carrier to the region, further escalating the United States' military presence in West Asia.
Strategy to Neutralize Iranian Military Capacity
Donald Trump, the US President, recently stated in a speech that he expects the conflict with Iran to conclude within approximately three weeks. Middle East expert Adrian Calamel interpreted Trump's remarks, suggesting that the United States' strategy is focused on completely degrading Iran's military capabilities and dismantling the regime's control apparatus. Calamel noted that Iran has threatened to close the Straits of Hormuz for 47 years, and their current use of this leverage will also significantly impact their own economy.
*Source: YouTube: NDTV (2026-04-03)*
