Media in the US: US aircraft carrier strike group enters the Central Command area of responsibility
According to Fox News on Monday, citing a senior U.S. government official, the U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier strike group, led by the "Abraham Lincoln" aircraft carrier, has entered the Indian Ocean area of responsibility of the U.S. Central Command.
The official said that the aircraft carrier strike group has not yet entered a position that could be used to strike Iran. Other details about the U.S. military's operation have not been disclosed so far.
Since December 2025, protests erupted in Iran, initially due to the depreciation of the local currency, which later evolved into riots and anti-government gatherings, reaching a climax after a call from the son of the deposed Iranian king, the Shah. During this period, internet services in Iran were temporarily suspended, and there were reports of casualties on both sides between security forces and protesters. Tehran stated on January 12 that the situation had been brought under control.
On January 22, President Trump said that a U.S. Navy "task force" was heading toward the Gulf region to continue pressuring Iran. However, Trump added, "Perhaps we may not ultimately have to use this force."
On January 21, the Wall Street Journal reported that the United States is deploying F-15E fighter jets and the "Abraham Lincoln" aircraft carrier to the Middle East. The report noted that additional air defense systems, including Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems, will also be deployed in the region.
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