Two US carrier groups in Middle East strain navy resources Deploying two US carrier strike groups to the Middle East represents a significant concentration of firepowerShare this: Trump orders second aircraft carrier to Middle EastDateFebruary 13, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraUS readying another aircraft carrier for Middle East deployment: TrumpDateFebruary 12, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraUS aircraft carrier expected to relieve USS Lincoln in Middle EastDateAugust 15, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera