The United States is going all out to protect its ally, Israel. To shield Israel from Iran and its allied nations and terrorist groups, the US has stationed 30% of its navy in the Mediterranean and its surroundings. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group will arrive in the Mediterranean within one to two days. The nuclear-armed submarine USS Georgia is also nearing the area.
Gulf of Oman...
Here the Theodore Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier Strike Group is deployed. Alongside it are two warships, USS John S. McCain and USS Daniel Inouye.
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Malacca Strait...
This is where the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group will be stationed. Its accompanying warships USS Oxen, USS Spruance, and USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. have already been deployed in the strait.
Eastern Mediterranean...
Amphibious assault ships have been deployed here. These include USS Wasp, USS Oak Hill, and USS New York. These ships not only deliver weapons, soldiers, tanks, and logistics but can also engage in active combat.
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Middle East...
The US Navy's 5th AOR (Auxiliary, Oil, and Replenishment) unit includes four warships. USS Lewis B. Puller, USS Russell, USS Cole, and USS Michael Murphy. Their role is to refuel and resupply warships and fighter jets with arms, ammunitions, and logistics.
Mediterranean Sea...
The US Navy's 6th Fleet AOR includes USS Arleigh Burke, USS Laboon, USS Roosevelt, and USS Bulkeley. These ships primarily assist in supplying but can also attack if necessary.
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Bahrain...
Ten warships are stationed nearby. Six US Coast Guard cutters and four mine countermeasures ships. The cutters include Charlie Multhrop, Robert Goldman, Glenn Harin, Emin Tunnel, Jonelle Schiurman, and Clarice Sutfin. The mine countermeasures ships include USS Sentry, USS Devastator, USS Gladiator, and USS Dextrous.
Military Sealift Command...
Six warships are deployed under this command. USNS Big Horn, USNS Alan Shepard, USNS Patuxent, USNS Robert E. Peary, USNS Lewis and Clark, and USNS Amelia Earhart.
