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US Carrier Presence in Middle East 2026

The presence or absence of US aircraft carriers in the Middle East, specifically the Fifth Fleet area of responsibility, in early 2026 and the implications for deterrence and regional security.

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Jan 14, 2026
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Which US Navy carrier strike groups are currently operating in the Middle East and what are their roles?

As of the USNI Fleet and Marine Tracker snapshot on Jan. 5, 2026, none of the U.S. Navy’s 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers were shown operating inside the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of responsibility, ...