The United States is sending its aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, capable of carrying more than 80 aircraft, to the Middle East under the command of US Central Command, according to multiple sources cited by CBS News. US officials told CBS that the carrier and its strike group completed pre-deployment training earlier this month and may join ongoing US operations related to Iran.

Two guided missile destroyers, USS Donald Cook and USS Mason, have already departed the United States this week to join the same operations involving Iran. Another destroyer, USS Ross, also left the US this week, though its destination has not been disclosed.

The deployment comes amid heightened regional activity, including reports of an attack on a US ship off the coast of Oman and ongoing discussions between the United States and Iran expected later this week.