Two American sailors were injured in a fire on board the aircraft carrier "Gerald Ford", the United States Armed Forces reported on Thursday, quoted by "Reuters".
According to the US military, the incident was non-combat, and the injured sailors are receiving medical care. Their condition is stable and the injuries are not life-threatening.
An official statement states that the fire did not cause damage to the aircraft carrier's power and engine systems and the ship remains fully combat-ready.
The aircraft carrier "Gerald Ford" is currently in the Red Sea and is participating in operations related to the conflict around Iran.
The ship is the lead ship of the US Navy's newest class of aircraft carriers and plays a key role in projecting US military power in the region. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and active military operations by the US and its allies against Iran.