US Deploys Carriers and Intercepts Missiles in the Middle East

The United States is deploying two aircraft carriers, the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, in the Mediterranean to deter regional escalation with Iran. The US Navy aims to create a naval bubble around Israel to protect against potential retaliation from Iran or affiliated groups. The US has also intercepted missiles and drones fired from Yemen towards Israel, potentially targeting Israeli targets. The increased naval presence in the Middle East is a response to rising tensions and a heightened alert for activity by Iran-backed groups.