The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, will return to its home port in Virginia in mid-May following a record-setting deployment of more than 300 days, according to two U.S. officials.

The Ford will depart the Middle East in the coming days, ending a deployment that began when the carrier left Naval Station Norfolk in June, the officials said Wednesday on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military movements.

This month, the Ford broke the U.S. record for the longest post-Vietnam War deployment, with the nearly 10-month span surpassing previous deployment durations for American aircraft carriers.

The Guardian reported that the deployment included the carrier's participation in operations related to the war against Iran and the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, though these specific claims could not be independently verified from the other sources provided.

The Ford's extended deployment reflects the ongoing operational demands on U.S. naval forces in multiple regions. Aircraft carrier deployments typically last six to seven months, making the Ford's extended mission notable in terms of duration and operational scope.