USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Abraham Lincoln now patrol the Middle East as 10 warships reinforce regional security. The deployment follows U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites in 2025 and inconclusive talks in Oman, signaling heightened pressure on Tehran. President Trump has intensified efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, including a recent meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to coordinate strategy. Analysts warn the move risks escalating regional instability, though the U.S. insists it aims to deter Iranian aggression. Markets reacted cautiously, with oil prices edging up on renewed geopolitical uncertainty.