The USS Nimitz, one of the worldâs largest aircraft carriers, set course for the Middle East on Monday, departing Southeast Asia after cancelling its planned visit to Danang, Vietnam. Marine Traffic data shows the carrier passing through the Malacca Strait toward the Indian Ocean at 13:45 GMT.
A scheduled reception aboard the ship on June 20 was called off after the U.S. embassy in Hanoi cited an emergent operational requirement in a letter to Vietnam authorities. The carrier had been expected in Danang from June 19 to 23.
The move comes as air strikes between Israel and Iran entered their fourth day. Iranian officials say Israeli attacks have killed at least 224 people, including top military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. In response, Iran reported launching a salvo of missiles at Israel, warning of more devastating operations ahead.
U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Monday that Iranâs missile barrage slightly damaged a building used by the American embassy in Tel Aviv. The deployment of the Nimitz underscores a growing U.S. naval presence amid rising tensions in the region.
This rapid redeployment signals Washingtonâs effort to bolster its presence as international calls for de-escalation grow louder. For young global citizens and business leaders alike, the movement of the Nimitz is a reminder of how naval power remains a key factor in modern diplomacy and regional stability.
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