CVN-70 Carl Vinson carrier strike group left the Iranian Sea and returned to the East, but after passing through the Malacca Strait, it did not enter the South China Sea, but directly entered the Philippine Sea, sailing eastward. The USS Princeton cruiser and the USS Stethem destroyer, as escort aircraft, followed the CVN-70 Carl Vinson carrier as an escort.

On July 5th, the CVN-70 Carl Vinson and the CVN-68 Nimitz carriers conducted a dual-carrier drill in the North Arabian Sea, and then withdrew from the Middle East region.

The CVN-70 Carl Vinson aircraft carrier urgently sailed from the East Asia region to the Persian Gulf area in mid-June, because at that time Iran and Israel were in fierce combat. The United States mobilized the Truman carrier strike group from the Mediterranean and the Carl Vinson carrier strike group from East Asia, both heading towards the offshore area of Iran to threaten Iran, forcing it to accept a ceasefire, otherwise the aircraft of the two American carrier strike groups would carry out indiscriminate strikes on Iran.

Finally, in late June, Iran and Israel ceased hostilities, which lasted for 13 days. However, regardless of the situation, the two American carrier strike groups indeed exerted significant pressure on Iran. After completing the ceasefire mission, the USS Truman aircraft carrier returned to the Mediterranean, while the CVN-70 Carl Vinson aircraft carrier returned to the East Asia region.

After completing this mission, the CVN-70 Carl Vinson carrier strike group did not want to cause trouble, and sailed along the edge of the South China Sea to the Philippines, and its final destination was likely the Guam area, where it would replenish supplies and undergo repairs, thus regaining new striking capabilities.

American carrier strike groups are indeed numerous, and once there is a problem, they can quickly reinforce around the world. This does impose some pressure on smaller countries. Honestly, although we are not particularly afraid of the American carrier strike groups, every time there is a standoff in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, there is still some psychological tension, because we fear sudden firefights and also fear that we might suddenly lose our advantage.

Even as a major power, facing the American carrier strike groups, there is still some psychological pressure. For smaller countries, the pressure must be even greater. Therefore, when Iran faced two carrier strike groups, it must have been very nervous. It's impossible not to feel nervous at all, because the pressure is real, not just a casual observation; it's a real pressure.

In the opinion of the blogger, the American carrier strike groups still have deterrent power, although the deterrent effect may not be as great for major powers, but for smaller countries, they are fleets capable of destroying the country, not just words. The CVN-70 Carl Vinson carrier strike group avoided entering the South China Sea area and avoided provoking us. Both sides know each other's strength and it's better to keep a respectful distance, without imposing any pressure on the other side.

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