US Navy Faces Pressure as Carrier Departs Asia for Middle East

Washington DC. The US Navy is facing pressure due to the prolonged military conflict with Iran. As President Donald Trump's administration prioritizes military action in Iran, the United States is preparing to send its last major aircraft carrier in the Asia-Pacific region to West Asia.

The USS George Washington, departing from the Pacific, is expected to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in West Asia. The deployment of Lincoln, which has been at sea for a long time, has been extended due to increasing problems with fatigue, mental health, and supplies among its crew.