What military assets does the US have in the Middle East?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 28, 2026 at 12:07 PM

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The United States maintains a significant military presence in the Middle East, including over a dozen warships. Among these are the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, nine destroyers, and three littoral combat ships. Additionally, the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest carrier, is deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, recently positioned west of Haifa, Israel. These carriers are staffed by thousands of sailors and equipped with numerous warplanes. The simultaneous presence of two aircraft carriers of this size in the region is uncommon. These assets are part of a broader US military posture in the Middle East.

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