The United States military confirmed it is continuing to operate both the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike groups in the Arabian Sea, maintaining readiness, according to a single source.
The US military (US Army, via the channel) stated on Tuesday that it is continuing to operate both the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carriers in the Arabian Sea, and remains prepared. The brief statement, published at around 17:30 Jerusalem time, does not specify any change in mission, number of accompanying vessels, or duration of the deployment.
As The Zioneer has previously reported, the US maintains a substantial force across the Middle East. Our coverage on June 10 cited reports of approximately 50,000 troops deployed across the region, including on two carriers and 18 destroyers. A June 11 report noted at least ten US aerial tankers active over the Persian Gulf during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury air campaign.
These same two carrier strike groups have been reported on station in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman since at least early June, with vessel tracking data showing no significant changes in posture despite diplomatic signals. The current statement reaffirms the continued presence without offering new operational details or a timeline.
3 developments
- DevelopingU.S. Navy carrier USS Nimitz stationed near Cuba
- DevelopingSenior US official reportedly heading to the Gulf, likely CENTCOM commander
- StrongUS maintains 50,000 troops across Middle East on two aircraft carriers
- StrongCENTCOM: Commercial shipping continues transiting the Strait of Hormuz overnight
Source and signal
- Internal intake