The U.S. had struck more than 60 Iranian ships, according to U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
The USS John F. Kennedy is set to join the Navy's fleet in March 2027.
U.S. Navy leaders speaking at a military conference outlined what they described as the strategic opportunities of the recently announced battleships.
"The U.S. Navy will lead the design of these ships," the president said Monday, "along with me because I’m a very aesthetic person."
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