USS Gerald Ford withdrawn to Greece after major onboard fire

The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford is being temporarily withdrawn from the Middle East to Greece for repairs following a major fire on board, according to media reports. The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that the carrier would be towed from the Red Sea after a fire broke out last week, while USNI News cited a US official confirming the vessel’s departure for repairs, without initially disclosing its destination. The fire, which reportedly started in the ship’s main laundry area, burned for approximately 30 hours before being brought under control. READ: Trump: Israel attacked Iran’s south pars gas field without US or Qatari involvement Repairs are expected to take at least one week, according to the reports. Despite the […]