# USS Gerald R. Ford
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U.S. Sends Second Carrier to Middle East as Geneva Talks with Iran Loom — A High-Stakes Mix of Diplomacy and Deterrence
The U.S. has ordered the Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group toward the Middle East, creating a temporary dual-carrier posture as Trump envoys prepare to meet Iranian representatives in Geneva on February 17. Washington seeks strict curbs on Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, while Tehran refuses to place its missile and defence programs on the negotiating table, making a diplomatic breakthrough uncertain and the risk of escalation tangible.
Second U.S. Carrier Headed to the Gulf as Geneva Talks with Iran Bring Coercion and Diplomacy into Sharp Relief
The U.S. is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the Middle East while U.S. envoys prepare indirect talks with Iran in Geneva on February 17. Washington seeks far‑reaching curbs on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, while Tehran insists on its right to defensive capabilities, leaving a narrow path for agreement amid heightened military posturing.
U.S. to Open Diplomatic Outpost in Venezuela as Washington Consolidates Control
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to open a diplomatic facility in Venezuela to obtain "real‑time information" and engage directly with Caracas following a U.S. operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro. The step formalizes Washington's on‑the‑ground role and raises questions about sovereignty, regional reactions, and future access to Venezuelan oil resources.
US Navy Dismisses ‘Toilet Crisis’ as Isolated Faults, but Ford-Class Design Questions Persist
The US Navy says sewage-system failures aboard the carrier USS Gerald R. Ford are isolated and short-lived, and do not harm combat readiness. Still, repeated breakdowns, frequent repair requests and design similarities in forthcoming carriers raise questions about habitability, logistics and procurement choices across the Ford-class.