Pentagon directs second aircraft carrier group to get ready for deployment to the Middle East, according to a report.

Pentagon Prepares for Potential Deployment of Carrier Strike Group

Reports indicate that the Pentagon is getting ready to deploy the 2nd Carrier Strike Group to the Middle East, possibly for military actions against Iran.

Although President Trump hasn’t officially authorized the deployment yet, he mentioned that an order could come “within hours.” The information surfaced on Wednesday evening, based on insights from U.S. officials.

This deployment is expected to originate from the U.S. East Coast, with preparations for one aircraft carrier to set sail within two weeks, according to officials.

The USS George H.W. Bush is currently conducting training off Virginia’s coast and may eventually be the carrier selected for this mission.

This warship is equipped to launch F-35 stealth fighters, which would likely be utilized for any strikes inside Iran, as reported.

Once deployed, this carrier will join the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, already stationed in the region.

President Trump has consistently warned of potential military action against Iran due to the Iranian government’s treatment of protesters and its nuclear ambitions.

In recent weeks, the president has reiterated that a “large convoy” or “huge fleet” is headed toward Iran, with his most recent comments made on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, President Trump held discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House about Iran. He stated, “Aside from my insistence on continuing negotiations, no concrete agreement was reached,” as noted in a post on Truth Social.

He expressed hope that the ongoing talks with Iran could yield positive results but underscored that if not, the consequences would need to be considered. He reflected on previous negotiations, suggesting Iran faced repercussions when it chose not to reach a deal.

During their meeting, Netanyahu reportedly brought intelligence to encourage Trump to consider targeting Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal should military action occur, as reported by an Israeli news outlet.

If the second aircraft carrier is indeed deployed, it will be the first time since March 2025 that multiple aircraft carriers have been present in the region, during U.S. military operations against the Houthis in Yemen.