are american aircraft carriers off the coast of Iran??

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Yes, as of mid-January 2026, the U.S. is repositioning aircraft carriers, specifically sending the

USS Abraham Lincoln strike group from the Indo-Pacific towards the Middle East due to rising tensions with Iran and concerns about potential Iranian actions against U.S. interests and personnel, with other carriers like the USS Nimitz also potentially moving to the region for increased deterrence and strategic options. 

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• Vessels Involved: The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, along with its destroyers, is moving west, and there are reports of the USS Nimitz also being redirected to the region.
• Reason for Deployment: Increased regional instability, threats from Iran and its proxies, and a desire to bolster military readiness.
• Location: These carriers are moving into the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area, which covers the Middle East, placing them in proximity to Iran. 

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This deployment aims to provide military options and deter further escalation amid significant regional tensions. 

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