Geopolitical situation in the Middle East

As of February 25, 2026 , the geopolitical situation in the Middle East has reached a critical "pre-operational" alert level. While diplomatic negotiations are set to resume, a massive military buildup by the United States and Israel is now fully positioned, even as the U.S. Navy’s flagship faces significant logistical hurdles. Technical Crisis: USS Gerald R. Ford at Souda Bay The USS Gerald R.…