In a significant escalation of military presence, US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of a second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran. This move, reported by multiple sources including the Daily Times and Dawn, is part of a broader strategy to pressure Iran into negotiating a deal over its nuclear program. Trump has openly supported regime change in Iran, stating that it 'seems like that would be the best thing that could happen,' as quoted by Dawn. The deployment is a precautionary measure in case diplomatic efforts fail, with Trump warning that 'if we don't make a deal, we'll need it.' The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest carrier, will join the USS Abraham Lincoln and other military assets already in the region, as noted by Tribune Latest.