Gaza - Israel Conflict ~ Naval Aspects

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U.S. Central Command
Secretary of Defense Austin has ordered the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN Carrier Strike Group, equipped with F-35C fighters, to accelerate its transit to the Central Command area of responsibility, adding to the capabilities already provided by the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT Carrier Strike Group.
In addition, the Secretary has ordered the USS Georgia (SSGN 729) to the Central Command region.
Read full readout here: https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/R ... -minister/

U.S. Navy and Italian Navy Conduct First Indo-Pacific Multi-Large Deck Event
The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and the Cavour Carrier Strike Group concluded the first-ever bilateral Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE) held in the Indo-Pacific by the U.S. Navy and Italian Navy, Aug. 9.
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... eck-event/

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Lebanese Media is reporting that Hezbollah has now Completely Evacuated its Headquarters and Political Offices in the Capital of Beirut, due to Fears of Large-Scale Israeli Strikes, following an Iranian/Hezbollah Attack. With Truckloads of Electronics, Furniture, and Documents said to have been moved out of the City to other Locations in the Countryside, while Senior Military and Political Leaders are claimed to be in Hiding.


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The Israel Defense Force has now released an Updated List of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) Terrorists who were Eliminated in Saturday’s Precision Airstrike on the Hamas Command-and-Control Center inside of a Mosque within the Al-Taba’een School Complex in Gaza City; with it now Confirmed that 31 Terrorists were Killed in the Strike, including a Hamas Intelligence Section Head and several Senior Officers.

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Irish troops escape suspected Israeli strike in Lebanon
Irish peacekeepers in South Lebanon narrowly avoided injury after their convoy was caught in what is believed to be an Israeli airstrike, according to reports.
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/irish-t ... n-lebanon/

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U.S. President Joe Biden alongside the Leaders of the U.K, France, Germany, and Italy have released a Joint Statement today announcing their Support for the Defense of Israel against any Attack by Iran or Iranian-Backed Groups, while also calling for Iran to “Stand-Down” from its Threats of Military Action against Israel.

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer had an over 30-Minute Phone Call earlier with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in an attempt to prevent Escalation in the Middle East.

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U.S. Navy Prepares For Protracted Middle East Conflict

Tensions with Iran have escalated rapidly as the Middle East braces for possible fallout of a wider conflict, and the United States continues to deploy assets to the Middle East to ensure U.S. forces and regional allies are protected.

Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 Detachment IIA (DET IIA), based in Bahrain, embarked on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) on August 2nd. At least two MH-53Es of HM-15 stopped in the United Arab Emirates before moving on to the Roosevelt‘s position in the Gulf of Oman, roughly 70 kilometers east of the UAE. One of many moves made by the U.S. Navy as the United States prepares for the possibility of an attack on U.S. and allied forces in the region.

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CURRENT USN IN MIDDLE EAST

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Israel embarks on $20bn shopping spree for American weapons
The acquisitions include 50 F-15IA fighter jets, upgrades for 25 F-15I aircraft, 30 AMRAAM missiles, 50,000 mortar cartridges, 32,739 tank shells, and a fleet of modified tactical vehicles, according to recent defence sales notifications from the U.S. government.
The most substantial of these deals is the $18.82 billion contract for 50 F-15IA aircraft and the upgrade of 25 F-15I jets.
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/israel- ... n-weapons/

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While meeting earlier today with both the U.K. and French Foreign Ministers; the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel Katz told them that if Iran launches a Major Attack on Israel, they expect the Coalition to not just assist in the Defense of Israel but also Significant Retaliatory Strikes against Iran.

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The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and Carrier Strike Group 3 are heading as fast as possible towards the Middle East, though they are still likely 4 Days to a Week away from CENTCOM’s Area-of-Operations.

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Carrier Strike Group 3 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72 ) | 1x Arleigh Burke Class transiting the Malacca Strait NW towards the Andaman Sea (~157 km SW of George Town)
If VesselFinder AIS is correct, the AB is not DDG-121, she would be out of the image off her stern.
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According to the Rehabilitation Center of the Israeli Defense Ministry; since the War against Hamas began on October 7th, they have received 10,056 New Patients for Mental and Physical Rehab Services, of those 68% are Reservists, 37% have suffered Physical Trauma to their Limbs, and 35% are suffering from Combat-Related Illnesses like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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The U.S. Navy alone now has enough Assets in the Middle East to Militarily Defeat almost any Country in the World, and that’s just what has been Announced and can be seen on the Surface.

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Al-Arabiya is reporting that Senior U.S. Officials according to the latest Intelligence Assessment, still believe that Iran and Hezbollah will conduct a Retaliatory Strike against Israel, with the Iranians able to launch an Attack within 12-24 Hours of a decision in being made; however it is still unclear if the Retaliation will be Coordinated between Iran and Hezbollah, or if they will each launch their own Operation.

The Buildup of U.S. Military Assets in the Region is expected to continue for the Foreseeable Future, with an Official claiming that the Redeployment of Forces depends on a Ceasefire in Gaza; but that if the Iranians cross certain Red Lines in their Retaliatory Attack on Israel, “Things could quickly go South, and we would have the ability to send an Aircraft Carrier into the Persian Gulf.”