US Aircraft Carrier Enters Gulf of Oman Amid Middle East Tensions: Report

The United States has enhanced its military force posture in the Middle East to boost deterrence amid the ongoing Israel–Hamas conflict.

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Arabian Sea on June 12, 2020. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aaron Bewkes/Released

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier reached the Gulf of Oman on Monday after traversing the Red Sea, according to a report, as the United States seeks to bolster its military posture in the Middle East.

The aircraft carrier made its way into the Red Sea on Nov. 4 after transiting from the Suez Canal. It was spotted operating on the Gulf of Oman on Nov. 13, according to the USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker, citing satellite imagery.