Key Facts

• Three U.S. aircraft carriers are in the Middle East at the same time.
• The carriers involved are USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Gerald R. Ford, and USS George H.W. Bush.
• This is the first time in more than 20 years that three carriers have operated in this region together.
• The U.S. is enforcing a naval blockade against Iran.
• The blockade is focused on the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil transport.
• The goal is to control shipping routes and limit Iran’s naval activities.
• The presence of multiple carriers increases U.S. military strength in the area.