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News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
US Warship ‘Seen Near Iran' As Trump ‘Sets Nuke Deal Deadline' Amid ‘Bomb-Grade Enrichment Fear'
US President Donald Trump on July 15 said that Iran is hoping to engage in discussions with Washington, but he is in no rush to talk with Tehran. Trump also reiterated his claim that the US bomber strikes last month 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear sites. ''m in no rush to talk because we obliterated their site. They'd have to start all over', Trump told reporters on July 15. The remarks come after Iran on July 14 ruled out new nuclear talks with the US if they were conditioned on Tehran abandoning its uranium enrichment. "If the negotiations must be conditioned on stopping enrichment, such negotiations will not take place," said Ali Velayati, an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader, as per comes as a new satellite image shows a US Carrier Strike Group, including the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, deployed off the south coast of Oman. The deployment comes even as the US military withdrew another aircraft carrier against a backdrop of tentative hopes for easing tensions in the region. Analysts say that the presence of the Carrier Strike Group demonstrates preparedness for further conflict despite a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION4:50 'IRAN MIGHT WEAPONISE NUKE MATERIAL', SAYS BLINKEN7:26 'ISRAEL SABOTAGED US-IRAN TALKS AS IT FEARED…'
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Map Shows Where US Aircraft Carriers Are in Indo-Pacific
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 Newsweek map shows that four United States aircraft carriers were underway across the Indo-Pacific this week—from the country's West Coast to waters off the Arabian Peninsula. With regard to the deployment of its aircraft carrier strike groups, the U.S. Navy said it is a symbol of Washington's commitment to maintaining what it calls "a free and open Indo-Pacific region." Why It Matters The U.S. military possesses the world's largest aircraft carrier fleet, with 11 nuclear-powered vessels in active service—including six based in the Pacific Ocean—which are regularly deployed to help keep U.S. adversaries, namely China, North Korea and Iran, in check. The multiple deployments of U.S. aircraft carriers come after China flexed its naval power by simultaneously sending two aircraft carriers to the Pacific Ocean recently, while the Pentagon maintains its military presence in the Middle East despite a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. What To Know Based on official disclosures and open-source satellite imagery, the locations of U.S. aircraft carriers are publicly available. USS Theodore Roosevelt departed San Diego, California, on Tuesday to conduct exercises aimed at bolstering the readiness of its carrier strike group. The Theodore Roosevelt returned to San Diego last October after a nine-month deployment across the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East, during which it supported regional security and stability, as well as strengthened U.S. military force posture and capabilities, according to the Navy. In the western Pacific, USS George Washington was spotted underway in the Celebes Sea—located between the Philippines and Indonesia—as of Sunday, following a patrol in the South China Sea during its deployment within the U.S. Seventh Fleet's operating area. The western Pacific and Indian Oceans are part of the Seventh Fleet's area of operations. An F-35C fighter jet lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Celebes Sea on July 13, 2025. An F-35C fighter jet lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Celebes Sea on July 13, 2025. Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ana Souza Young/U.S. Navy Following operations with its sister ship, USS Nimitz, in the Middle East earlier this month, USS Carl Vinson returned to the Indian Ocean on an eastward voyage and was underway in the Andaman Sea—located off the coasts of Myanmar and Thailand—as of Tuesday. Citing a U.S. defense official, USNI News reported that the Carl Vinson departed the North Arabian Sea on July 11. The aircraft carrier was deployed from San Diego last November. The Nimitz, along with three destroyers and a replenishment oiler, was captured in satellite imagery while underway in the Arabian Sea off the southern coast of Oman on Sunday. Both the Nimitz and the Carl Vinson were previously repositioned from the western Pacific to the Middle East. 🚨 OSINT Intel Drop: 🇺🇸Carrier Strike Group 11 Fresh imagery (13 July 2025) confirms CSG 11, including USS Nimitz and 3x Arleigh Burke destroyers, operating off Oman's south coast. 1x destroyer conducting an UNREP with oiler USNS John Lewis. This activity comes as regional… — MT Anderson (@MT_Anderson) July 14, 2025 Of the remaining two Pacific-based U.S. aircraft carriers, USS Ronald Reagan continued scheduled maintenance at a shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, as of Tuesday, while USS Abraham Lincoln remained in San Diego following its return to port on July 10 after a few days at sea. What People Are Saying The U.S. Navy said of USS George Washington's deployment: "George Washington is the U.S. Navy's premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States' commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy's largest numbered fleet." The U.S. Seventh Fleet previously told Newsweek: "Every day the U.S. Pacific Fleet operates to protect the security, freedom, and prosperity for the United States and our allies and partners, reflecting our commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region." What Happens Next It remains to be seen whether the Carl Vinson and the George Washington will operate together in the Western Pacific to counter China's increased naval activities in the region.
Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- 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
15-07-2025
- 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.
Miami Herald
11-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
US Allies in Europe Project Aircraft Carrier Power Near China
European NATO members have projected naval power into the Indo-Pacific through aircraft carrier deployments in recent years, as China—a European Union trading partner and U.S. rival—undergoes a military buildup, challenging Washington and its allies. Experts told Newsweek that by sending their largest and most capable warships, European countries—the United Kingdom, France and Italy—can assist the U.S. in keeping China in check while maintaining a naval presence at home, thereby contributing to Europe's security. Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., told Newsweek on Tuesday, "The growing military deployment by countries from outside the region is detrimental to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific." China has built the world's largest navy by hull count—surpassing the U.S. Navy—with more than 370 ships and submarines. In June, the Chinese military—for the first time ever—deployed two aircraft carriers to the broader western Pacific simultaneously, flexing its naval power. The expansion of China's naval presence comes as the U.S. is preoccupied with tensions in the Middle East, prompting the repositioning of a pair of aircraft carriers—USS Carl Vinson and USS Nimitz—earlier this year and leaving a naval power gap in the western Pacific. Meanwhile, the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is conducting an eight-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific. As of earlier this month, the Royal Navy warship—carrying stealth fighter jets—was en route to Australia for an exercise before continuing on to Japan. According to Krzysztof Sliwinski, an associate professor in the Department of Government and International Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University, nine NATO nations established the European Carrier Group Interoperability Initiative in 2008, seeking to maintain a continuous presence in the Indo-Pacific through sequential deployments of aircraft carriers. In addition to the ongoing deployment of the Prince of Wales, the U.K. sent HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2021 for a seven-month mission that brought the aircraft carrier and its strike group—including a destroyer and fighter jets deployed by the U.S.—to the Indo-Pacific. In April, the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle concluded a five-month Indo-Pacific mission. During its deployment, it linked up with aircraft carriers from the U.S. and Japanese navies in the broader western Pacific east of the Philippines. ITS Cavour, an Italian aircraft carrier, also led a strike group last year for a five-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific—a region outside the Italian navy's traditional area of responsibility. Sidharth Kaushal, a senior researcher at the Royal United Services Institute in the U.K., told Newsweek that the role of European aircraft carrier deployments is more diplomatic and strategic than strictly military—signaling, among other things, national commitments to engaging with regional partners and to principles such as freedom of navigation. Naval presence operations are designed to shape the perceptions and behavior of potential adversaries, said Emma Salisbury, a researcher at the Council on Geostrategy in the U.K., by helping to deter aggression and demonstrate resolve without resorting to conflict. The presence of the British aircraft carrier group in the Indo-Pacific "reflects not only a projection of military power and operational reach but also a commitment to international partnerships, regional stability, and the rules-based international order," Salisbury said. Trade is another factor behind British and Italian naval deployments, Sliwinski said. A significant portion of British trade with Asia depends on maritime routes that pass through Indo-Pacific choke points, while Italy—an advocate for a stable global order—also benefits from trade in the region, as its export-driven economy relies heavily on open sea lanes. With Pacific territories such as New Caledonia and French Polynesia, France seeks to safeguard its maritime interests and mitigate what Sliwinski described as the "negative impacts" of China's growing economic, political and military presence in the region. China's growing naval activities come as the East Asian power and its neighbors remain involved in territorial disputes over contested waters—including the East China Sea, the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea—which frequently lead to standoffs and clashes. Citing tensions across the Indo-Pacific—Washington's priority theater—U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously warned that China was increasingly willing to resort to force and called for enhanced joint defense cooperation to deter Chinese aggression. Aircraft carrier deployments in the Indo-Pacific show European countries taking on a "shared strategic responsibility," Sliwinski said, which enables the U.S. to allocate its resources on other vital areas while European naval forces help ensure regional stability. The deployment of multiple allied aircraft carriers amplifies deterrence against potential Chinese hostilities, he said. "A collective display of naval strength complicates China's ability to act aggressively, as it would encounter a unified response from various countries." "Exercises conducted during these deployments provide the practical experience and shared procedures necessary to improve joint operational effectiveness," Salisbury said, which ensures that allied forces are better prepared to respond to security challenges. However, Kaushal said European aircraft carriers played a largely "supporting role" in the western Pacific, as they had limited direct combat utility in the region—where they lacked the munitions and local logistics needed to operate near China, which he described as having "the world's most sophisticated anti-access/area denial bubble." According to the Pentagon, anti-access prevents an advancing enemy force from entering an operational area, while area denial restricts an enemy's freedom of action within that area. While Europe projects its naval power well beyond its region, the Trump administration is calling on NATO allies to take greater responsibility for European security as Washington refocuses its attention toward the Indo-Pacific, signaling a potential retreat from Europe. Given the pressing and ongoing need to deter and monitor Russia's navy, it would be understandable to assume that aircraft carrier deployments in the Indo-Pacific might be deprioritized, Salisbury said. However, the U.K.'s continued commitment to such missions underscores the importance it places on its role in supporting global security. "Since carrier deployments to the Pacific are a diplomatic instrument rather than the markers of a military commitment, they do not necessarily commit resources which would be needed in a European contingency to being employed against [China] in Asia," Kaushal said. Sliwinski said the U.K., France and Italy had allocated naval assets to Europe while also focusing on the Indo-Pacific—including addressing threats in the North Sea and the Mediterranean and supporting NATO's deterrence efforts in Eastern Europe. Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for China's Embassy in Washington, D.C., said: "Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation, and zero-sum thinking are out of touch with the times and lead nowhere. … China will firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests and will continue to contribute to regional peace and stability through concrete actions." Sidharth Kaushal, a senior research fellow for sea power at the Royal United Services Institute in the U.K., said: "These deployments entail costs both financially and in terms of vessel and crew readiness, and their utility will have to be weighed against these costs as Europe takes on a greater share of its own defensive burdens." Emma Salisbury, a sea power research fellow at the Council on Geostrategy in the U.K., said: "The deployment of British and European allied carrier strike groups to the Indo-Pacific, rather than limiting engagement to smaller-scale missions, represents a deliberate and symbolically significant strategic choice." Krzysztof Sliwinski, an associate professor in the Department of Government and International Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University, said: "European carriers play a crucial role in maintaining open access to international waters, particularly in disputed regions such as the South China Sea. This effort challenges China's broad maritime claims and supports essential global trade routes that are important to both the U.S. and Europe." It remains to be seen which European aircraft carrier will be dispatched next for an Indo-Pacific mission following the conclusion of the Prince of Wales' deployment. 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