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national El Financiero 2026-03-24

USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Leaves Middle East Due to Fire, Raises Concerns Over Efficacy

The US Navy's USS Gerald R. Ford carrier was forced to leave the Middle East due to a fire in its laundry room, raising concerns over its operational effectiveness. The carrier, the most expensive warship ever built, has been involved in conflicts with Venezuela and Iran despite doubts about its performance in combat.


Pese a que EU envió el portaaviones a Medio Oriente por la guerra contra Irán, el Pentágono no tiene claro la eficacia operativa del buque. <p><a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/02/13/trump-envia-portaaviones-que-uso-en-operacion-contra-maduro-a-medio-oriente-sera-necesario/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/02/13/trump-envia-portaaviones-que-uso-en-operacion-contra-maduro-a-medio-oriente-sera-necesario/">El portaaviones USS Gera...

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