U.S. carrier in Iran war set to leave in days as official reveals conflict’s cost

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is expected to leave the Middle East in the coming days, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News.

Apr 30, 2026 0

U.S. carrier in Iran war set to leave in days as official reveals conflict’s cost

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is expected to leave the Middle East in the coming days, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News.

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