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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Satellite Photo Captures US Aircraft Carrier Deployed Near Iran
A new satellite image shows a U.S. Carrier Strike Group including the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier deployed off the south coast of Oman after the U.S. military withdrew another aircraft carrier against a backdrop of tentative hopes for easing tensions in the region. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Department of Defense for comment. The presence of the Carrier Strike Group demonstrates the continuing active U.S. naval presence in the region and preparedness for further conflict despite a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and hopes for a resumption of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S.. The Carrier Strike Group has been operating in the CENTCOM's area of responsibility, where the U.S. military has conducted operations against Yemen's Houthi group and various U.S. forces have been deployed during Israel's war with Iran and U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites last month. Publicly available satellite images taken on Sunday show the Carrier Strike Group off the south coast of Oman. The USS Nimitz, which last month was in the South China Sea, and the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carriers have been operating in the Arabian Sea but the USS Carl Vinson left the Middle East on Friday, USNI news, the online news portal of the independent U.S. Naval Institute, reported on Monday. The satellite images from Sunday confirmed that the USS Nimitz and three Arleigh Burke destroyers were operating in the Carrier Strike Group off Oman, according to open-intelligence analyst MT Anderson on X. "This activity comes as regional maritime security remains a key focus, especially after recent incidents in the Southern Red Sea," Anderson said in his post. Tension over Iran's nuclear program has eased since Israel's 12-day bombing campaign and U.S. strikes on three nuclear facilities last month. President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran said recently his country was open to dialogue and was seriously pursuing diplomacy. President Donald Trump said last week Iran wanted to negotiate but no date has been set for talks. President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran said in a statement: "We still believe that the window for diplomacy is open, and we are pursuing this peaceful path with determination and by mobilizing all political capacities." President Donald Trump said during a White House dinner with Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu last week: "They want to meet. They want to work something out. They're very different now than they were two weeks ago." Iran's president has opened the door again to possible diplomacy, but Iran has also emphasized its plans to continue its nuclear program while dismissing accusations that it plans to build nuclear weapons. The prospect of renewed confrontation remains high. Attacks on shipping by Iran-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen are another potential source of regional conflict. Related Articles US and Allies Train Forces for Pacific War With ChinaVA Announces Expansion of BenefitsUS Sends Advanced F-15 Jets To Frontline Air Base Near ChinaNorth Korea Warns US Over Strategic Bombers Near Airspace 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Satellite Photo Captures US Aircraft Carrier Deployed Near Iran
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new satellite image shows a U.S. Carrier Strike Group including the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier deployed off the south coast of Oman after the U.S. military withdrew another aircraft carrier against a backdrop of tentative hopes for easing tensions in the region. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Department of Defense for comment. This image captured by a European Space Agency satellite on July 13 shows the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier off the south coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea. The U.S. military has conducted operations against... This image captured by a European Space Agency satellite on July 13 shows the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier off the south coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea. The U.S. military has conducted operations against Yemen's Houthi group and various U.S. forces have been deployed in the area during Israel's war with Iran and U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites last month. More Copernicus/Sentinel Hub Why It Matters The presence of the Carrier Strike Group demonstrates the continuing active U.S. naval presence in the region and preparedness for further conflict despite a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and hopes for a resumption of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S.. The Carrier Strike Group has been operating in the CENTCOM's area of responsibility, where the U.S. military has conducted operations against Yemen's Houthi group and various U.S. forces have been deployed during Israel's war with Iran and U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites last month. What To Know Publicly available satellite images taken on Sunday show the Carrier Strike Group off the south coast of Oman. The USS Nimitz, which last month was in the South China Sea, and the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carriers have been operating in the Arabian Sea but the USS Carl Vinson left the Middle East on Friday, USNI news, the online news portal of the independent U.S. Naval Institute, reported on Monday. The satellite images from Sunday confirmed that the USS Nimitz and three Arleigh Burke destroyers were operating in the Carrier Strike Group off Oman, according to open-intelligence analyst MT Anderson on X. "This activity comes as regional maritime security remains a key focus, especially after recent incidents in the Southern Red Sea," Anderson said in his post. Tension over Iran's nuclear program has eased since Israel's 12-day bombing campaign and U.S. strikes on three nuclear facilities last month. President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran said recently his country was open to dialogue and was seriously pursuing diplomacy. President Donald Trump said last week Iran wanted to negotiate but no date has been set for talks. What People Are Saying President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran said in a statement: "We still believe that the window for diplomacy is open, and we are pursuing this peaceful path with determination and by mobilizing all political capacities." President Donald Trump said during a White House dinner with Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu last week: "They want to meet. They want to work something out. They're very different now than they were two weeks ago." What Happens Next Iran's president has opened the door again to possible diplomacy, but Iran has also emphasized its plans to continue its nuclear program while dismissing accusations that it plans to build nuclear weapons. The prospect of renewed confrontation remains high. Attacks on shipping by Iran-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen are another potential source of regional conflict.
Sky News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News
UK among 19 nations taking part in Australia's largest war exercise - as China expected to watch
Why you can trust Sky News A military exercise bringing together more than 35,000 personnel across 19 different nations, including the UK, is under way in Australia - with Chinese spy ships expected to watch. The drill - the largest-ever war fighting exercise to take place in Australia - officially started on Sunday with a ceremony in Sydney. The biennial drill, known as Exercise Talisman Sabre, started in 2005 as a joint exercise between the US and Australia. This year, personnel from Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, and the United Kingdom have joined. The Ministry of Defence said the UK Carrier Strike Group, including HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Richmond, would be training with forces from New Zealand, among others, ahead of the exercise. "F-35B jets and Merlin helicopters, part of a wider multinational force, are ready to defend and deepen ties across the Indo-Pacific under Operation Highmast," said a post on the MoD's X account. This morning, the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) said on its own X account: "Exercise #TalismanSabre25 begins! UK #CSG25 is excited to join with 18 partner nations and over 35,000 military personnel for the largest iteration of the exercise in its history." The 19 countries will take part in the exercise over three weeks, Australia's defence department said on Sunday, with China expected to monitor activities. The drills will also take place in neighbouring Papua New Guinea, making it the first time Talisman Sabre activities have been held outside Australia. Chinese ships have monitored naval exercises off the Australian coast during the last four Talisman Sabre exercises and were expected to carry out surveillance on the current exercise, Australian defence industry minister Pat Conroy said. "The Chinese military have observed these exercises since 2017. It'd be very unusual for them not to observe it," Mr Conroy told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. "We'll adjust accordingly. We'll obviously observe their activities and monitor their presence around Australia, but we'll also adjust how we conduct those exercises," he added. Mr Conroy said the Chinese were not yet shadowing ships as of Sunday. The drill started a day after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese began a six-day visit to China, where he is expected to hold his fourth face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday. Mr Albanese said Chinese surveillance of Talisman Sabre would not be an issue raised with Mr Xi. "That would be nothing unusual. That has happened in the past and I'll continue to assert Australia's national interest, as I do," Mr Albanese said in Shanghai on Monday.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
F-35 jet remains grounded as UK repair team yet to arrive
Thiruvananthapuram: The UK's HMS Prince of Wales-led Carrier Strike Group has reached Singapore for joint exercises — but without one of its F-35 fighter jets, which remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram airport due to a hydraulic snag. The expert team to carry out the repairs is yet to arrive. Sources said that if on-site repairs are not successful, the fighter jet may need to be moved out in a military transport aircraft. The fighter jet on a routine flight made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport after facing difficulty landing on its aircraft carrier due to low fuel. However, it subsequently developed a snag, preventing its departure. The pilots have since returned. Efforts by the aircraft carrier's crew, who flew in multiple times by helicopter, failed to repair the jet. A statement from the British High Commission said that a specialist team from the UK is expected to arrive to carry out repairs. However, they have not yet reached the site. The aircraft will remain in the airport's parking bay until the team arrives. Only then will it be moved to a hangar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The rest of the Carrier Strike Group has proceeded to Singapore with 11 other F-35 jets. Airport sources had earlier said the airport will calculate a parking fee for the fighter jet and that they are yet to calculate the amount that needs to be charged. The fighter jet is parked in Bay 4, used by VIP aircraft. It is not hampering aircraft movement at the airport because the flight traffic is low. Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So the same yardstick may not be applicable in this case.
CNA
23-06-2025
- Politics
- CNA
UK to use diplomatic influence to de-escalate Iran conflict: Peter Kyle
The UK says it will use all its diplomatic influence to de-escalate the Iran conflict. Its lead representative for the arrival of its Carrier Strike Group in Singapore said this on Jun 23. British Secretary of State Peter Kyle added that the UK is among a group of nations trying to ease the tensions before the need for military action takes place. He was speaking exclusively to CNA.
