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Where Are The Carriers As Of May 11, 2026: 20 Warships Enforce Iran Blockade - The War Zone
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Open-source carrier tracking shows roughly 20 warships positioned to enforce a U.S.-led blockade of Iranian ports and control transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The recent return of USS Gerald R. Ford after an 11-month deployment — the longest since Vietnam — underscores how prolonged carrier presence has been used to sustain that maritime pressure. Movements like USS Nimitz's repositioning continue alongside these deployments, increasing the risk of further naval incidents as forces balance blockade duties with global carrier movements.
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