The USS George HW Bush carrier strike group has departed Norfolk, Virginia, and is heading to the Middle East amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, a move that could raise the number of US carriers in the region to three,\u00a0ABC News\u00a0reported on Saturday, citing US officials.<\/p>\n
The USS\u202fGerald\u202fR\u202fFord and USS\u202fAbraham\u202fLincoln carrier strike groups remain deployed in support of US operations in the Middle East, according to the broadcaster.<\/p>\n
Read More:\u00a0US has fired over 850 Tomahawk missiles at Iran, raising stockpile concerns: report<\/p>\n
The USS Gerald R Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike groups are currently deployed in support of operations in the Middle East. However, the Ford is presently in Crete, undergoing repairs after a recent onboard fire.<\/p>\n
USS George HW Bush is a Nimitz-class aircraft can hold 50 to 75 aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters and surveillance planes with a maximum speed of 30+knots.<\/p>\n
The carrier also holds advanced radar and electronic warfare systems. Built by Northrop Grumman, it has been\u00a0active in service\u00a0for 20 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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