US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated November 4, 2012 shows the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is underway in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan D. McLearnon via ABACAPRESS.COM

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