On 26 February 2026, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford departed from a port in Crete. On the same day, diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran began in Geneva. The vessel resumed its voyage towards the Middle East region.
The ship belongs to the Gerald R. Ford class and is operated by the United States Navy. It is powered by a nuclear reactor and equipped with an electromagnetic aircraft launch system. The aircraft carrier is designed to carry more than 70 aircraft. The crew of the vessel numbers approximately 4,500 personnel.
