The US Navy has extended the service of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier until March 2027, a delay from the previously scheduled decommissioning in May 2026. This decision comes amid heightened tensions in the region, particularly with Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have disrupted shipping and impacted global oil prices. The Nimitz recently completed four transits of the strait during its last deployment, which ended in December. Future deployment plans for the carrier remain undisclosed.
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