US Military Assembles Naval Power for Potential Action Against IranMon 26th Jan, 2026The United States has mobilized a significant naval force in response to escalating tensions with Iran, following directives from the US President. Central to this deployment is the carrier strike group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been dispatched to the Middle East as a demonstration of military readiness and deterrence. Onboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln are multiple squadrons of multirole combat aircraft, including state-of-the-art F-35C Lightning II stealth fighters and F/A-18 Super Hornets. The destroyers and cruisers also possess robust air defense capabilities, enhancing the overall protection of the strike group from aerial threats. The carrier group can conduct air patrols, launch precision strikes, enforce maritime security, and engage in electronic warfare operations.

Source: The Munich Eye January 26, 2026 23:41 UTC