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strikeAug 20, 2026

US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, relieving a long-deployed carrier following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard while it was supporting the Iran war.

Source: BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press — Read the full report

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  • BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated PressBy BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, relieving a long-deployed carrier following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard while it was supporting the Ir…

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This article serves as a report on the current state of affairs in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Its now November 1st 2026, 2 days out from the US midterms on the 3rd November. It's been relatively quiet on the front but I'm sure that wont stay that way.

Its a case of who can climb the ladder of escalation higher.

Location: Iran