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WorldUS allies in Asia wary as Trump shifts military assets for Iran war

Asian allies are concerned that Washington’s decision to move some military assets from the region to support the US-Israel war on Iran could weaken deterrence against China. The USS George Washington, the last US aircraft carrier in Asia, has moved from Japan to the Middle East, a redeployment analysts say may reduce US operational flexibility and regional power projection, even though most US forces remain in the Asia-Pacific.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-21 12:32Original

US allies in Asia wary as Trump shifts military assets for Iran war
US allies in Asia wary as Trump shifts military assets for Iran warWorld