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Iran navy drills

US Deploys USS Gerald R. Ford as Military Pressure Mounts on Iran

March 6, 2026February 18, 2026 by Abhishek Kumar
US Deploys USS Gerald R. Ford as Military Pressure Mounts on Iran

The Strait of Hormuz oil supply is under global watch The United States has significantly increased its military presence in the Middle East, deploying over…

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