The USS Gerald R. Ford, the US Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, arrived in the Croatian port of Split after operating in the Red Sea amid heightened tensions with Iran. The carrier, which participated in joint US-Israeli military strikes against Iranian targets last month, had stopped at Souda Bay, Greece, for critical resupply, refueling, and repairs following a fire in its laundry area on March 12. The fire damaged seven berthing compartments, causing disruption to the crew's living quarters and requiring extended repair efforts. The ship's commanding officer, Captain David Skarosi, highlighted the crew's relief at arriving in Split for rest... [Continue Reading]