The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has departed from West Asia, concluding its operations against Iran after being deployed for over 10 months. This move signifies a reduction in U.S. military presence in the region, coinciding with stalled diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran. Currently, the two nations are in an open-ended ceasefire, but tensions remain high as Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. maintains a blockade on Iranian ports. U.S. President Donald Trump described the military actions against Iran as operations rather than a formal declaration of war, asserting that these efforts are aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities. In a bid to revive negotiations, Iran has submitted a new peace proposal through mediators in Pakistan, although the specifics of this proposal have not been disclosed.