21.02.2026 07:40
Following the tensions with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the region, and it has been reported that the Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) Aircraft Carrier and its accompanying war frigate have reached the Mediterranean. Additionally, it was reported that the U.S. military has evacuated hundreds of soldiers stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The Israeli army has also been reported to be on high alert.
After the tensions with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the region, and it was reported that the Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) Aircraft Carrier, along with its accompanying war frigate, passed through the Strait of Gibraltar and reached the Mediterranean Sea.
CROSSED GIBRALTAR AND ENTERED THE MEDITERRANEAN
Some social media accounts shared photos showing the Ford Aircraft Carrier of the U.S. Navy passing through the Strait of Gibraltar. The posts noted that the Ford Aircraft Carrier entered the Mediterranean to move towards the Middle East after crossing Gibraltar.
TRUMP HAD SENT A SECOND AIRCRAFT CARRIER
Trump had ordered the deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the region while nuclear negotiations with Iran were ongoing. Following this order, the Ford Aircraft Carrier, which was in the Caribbean, moved to join the USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier that had previously been sent to the Middle East.
U.S. SOLDIERS WERE EVACUATED
U.S. Department of Defense officials speaking to the New York Times reported that hundreds of soldiers were evacuated from the Al-Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar.
Officials also stated that evacuations were carried out from bases in Bahrain where the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet is stationed.
TRUMP: WE CAN SAY WE ARE CONSIDERING A LIMITED ATTACK
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump made a new statement regarding a possible attack on Iran. When asked by reporters about the possibility of an attack on Iran, Trump said, "We can say we are considering a limited attack."
A U.S. official speaking to Reuters stated that the U.S. military plans regarding Iran are at a highly advanced level and include many options ranging from targeting individuals to regime change.
The U.S. military activity in the Middle East is described by former Pentagon officials and security experts as "extremely significant and extraordinarily rapid." Military strategy expert Becca Wasser noted that the buildup, especially in terms of air power, resembles the situation before the 2003 Iraq War.
ISRAELI ARMY ON HIGH ALERT
While activity continues on the U.S. side, the Israeli army announced that it is on high alert regarding a possible U.S. attack on Iran.
Israeli Army Spokesman Effie Defrin stated in a video message that they are closely monitoring regional developments regarding a possible U.S. attack on Iran.
Defrin said, "We are on high alert. Our eyes are open in every direction, and our fingers are more vigilant than ever to respond to any changes in operational reality."
Defrin also added that there have been no changes in the security instructions for the public from the Israeli Army Home Front Command and urged citizens to pay attention to official statements from the army.
Israeli media reported that the Israeli Army Home Front Command was ordered to go on high alert following assessments that the U.S. could launch a possible attack on Iran "soon."
Channel 12 television suggested that if the U.S. initiates an attack on Iran, Israel would also participate in these attacks.
U.S. officials speaking to Israeli media indicated that Trump is "very close" to giving an order for a large-scale attack on Iran, noting that the diplomatic window is narrowing and military options are on the table.
IRAN: THERE WILL BE A RESPONSE
On the other hand, Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Amir Said Iravani, stated, "In the event of a military attack, Iran will respond decisively and proportionately by exercising its right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter."