US Navy reshuffles carrier deployments around the Middle East

The US Navy has reshuffled its carrier presence around the Middle East as the George H. W. Bush departs and the Theodore Roosevelt approaches.

• The George H. W. Bush arrived at Phuket, Thailand, on 4 October for a port visit after six months supporting American operations in the Middle East.
• The Theodore Roosevelt and the amphibious ship Makin Island departed San Diego heading for the Middle East.
• A US official stated that three carriers and two amphibious groups would be deployed around Iran by the end of November.
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say whether Roosevelt would join the deployed carriers or replace one, saying his task was to give President Trump maximum options.