The USS Gerald R. Ford, the most recent and largest aircraft carrier in the US Navy, is reportedly scheduled to be dispatched to the Mediterranean Sea.

This move signals one of the latest military deployments to the region amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

The 1,100-foot nuclear-powered carrier is expected to arrive in Europe as soon as next week, making it the third US aircraft carrier group present in the area, according to senior reports. The deployment had been planned since last year, tied to rising regional instability.

Visuals show the Ford in action, with images of F/A-18 Super Hornets flying overhead and sailors performing preflight checks on the flight deck, illustrating its readiness for operations in the region.

The $13 billion carrier’s deployment—likely to the Mediterranean—was arranged last year, signaling increased US military activity in the region amidst rising tensions related to Israel and Iran’s ongoing conflict.

The carrier joins other US naval assets, such as the USS Carl Vinsón in the Persian Gulf and the USS Nimitz, recently repositioned from Southeast Asia. This military reinforcement follows recent statements hinting at the possibility of American strikes against Iran, amid Iran’s refusal to surrender unconditionally.

Additionally, US warships and refueling tankers have been redeployed from Bahrain, intensifying military presence in the region.