US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier To West Asia, Amid Iran Tensions

The United States is deploying a second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, and its escort ships from the Caribbean to West Asia, the New York Times reported on Friday. 

The development comes as US President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran as talks continue between Washington and Tehran over the latter's nuclear programme. The US is increasing pressure on



Iran to make a deal over its nuclear programme.

The NYT report said that four US officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity have confirmed this development and stated that the vessels are not expected to return to their home ports until late April or early May The USS Ford strike group's new orders will have it join the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the Persian Gulf.