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U.S. pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Ben Finley and Didi Tang | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The USS George Washington is leaving the Pacific, heading to the Middle East.
A significant change is occurring in the US military presence in Asia. The western Pacific will soon be without a key American warship. This development comes as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
The USS George Washington is leaving the Pacific, heading to the Middle East. Its deployment is expected to address concerns related to a carrier that has been at sea for an extended period. Further details about this shift in military presence are available from NBC Los Angeles .
The situation is being closely monitored, and updates are expected in the coming months.
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Category: local Published: August 15, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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