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Two US carrier groups in Middle East strain navy resources

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Two US carrier groups in Middle East strain navy resources

Deploying two US carrier strike groups to the Middle East represents a significant concentration of firepower, limiting carrier availability elsewhere. Former head of US Naval Forces Central Command Vice Admiral John Miller told Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ it comes at a cost.

Published On 25 Aug 2026

25 Aug 2026

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