US cutting firepower near Iran? Supercarrier USS Gerald R Ford set to exit Middle East

US cutting firepower near Iran? Supercarrier USS Gerald R Ford set to exit Middle East
The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is heading home from the Middle East after an extended 10-month deployment, reducing US naval power amid ongoing Iran tensions. This withdrawal, despite stalled diplomatic efforts and continued blockade enforcement, marks the longest deployment for a modern US carrier, raising concerns about crew and vessel readiness.