CHANIA, Greece — Demonstrators took to the streets on the Greek island of Crete Tuesday evening after a massive US Navy aircraft carrier arrived as part of America’s expanding military presence in the Middle East.
The USS Gerald R. Ford, recognized as the globe’s most massive aircraft carrier, arrived Monday at the US naval facility in Souda Bay on Crete. The deployment comes as President Donald Trump has issued warnings about potential military strikes against Iran.
A peaceful demonstration took place in Chania, a port city located near the naval base, with support from Greece’s Communist Party. Demonstrators displayed individual signs that together spelled out “Killers” in English.
Middle East tensions have escalated once more, primarily due to disputes surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
