The USS Abraham Lincoln has officially left the Middle East, marking the US Navy's second instance in a year without an aircraft carrier in the region.
According to a US official, the Lincoln has entered the US 7th Fleet area of responsibility, which spans a significant portion of the Indo-Pacific region.
The last carrier gap in the Middle East occurred when the USS Theodore Roosevelt replaced the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in June, highlighting ongoing strategic movements.
The US Navy's current absence of an aircraft carrier raises concerns over regional stability, particularly amidst ongoing conflicts involving Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
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