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U.S. Redirects USS Abraham Lincoln to Middle East Following Iran Unrest

The redeployment restores a carrier presence to CENTCOM to give the president additional military options.

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Oct. 9, 2022 - The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams the Atlantic Ocean during a simulated straits transit with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 9, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is leaving the South China Sea for CENTCOM, while Fox News sources confirm at least one U.S. carrier is moving toward the region without naming the ship.
  • Defense reports estimate roughly a week for the transit, positioning the group for arrival in late January if underway.
  • U.S. Naval Institute tracking showed no American carriers in CENTCOM just prior to the move, highlighting a gap the Lincoln is expected to fill.
  • Precautionary steps included advising some personnel to depart Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and Iran briefly restricted Tehran airspace with a NOTAM before flights resumed.
  • Navy CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle signaled resistance to extending already lengthy carrier deployments, underscoring strain on fleet readiness and maintenance cycles.