# US carriers leave Indo-Pacific amid Iran war: Can America maintain its presence?

https://mins.news/en/video/30971

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-24 20:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAhy8kvlsgE

> The United States has temporarily withdrawn its last aircraft carrier from the Indo-Pacific. The USS George Washington left the South China Sea to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln in Middle East operations during the war with Iran. While the move is not unusual, it raises questions about whether Washington can sustain a formidable presence in both regions.

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