100,000-Tons on the Move: The Iran War Means No US Navy Nuclear Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier in China’s Backyard
The Iran war is placing new strain on America’s ability to deter China in the Indo-Pacific, as the conflict draws military assets, munitions, and attention away from the region.
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3 sources100,000-Tons on the Move: The Iran War Means No US Navy Nuclear Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier in China’s Backyard
China Wants 9 Aircraft Carriers by 2035. The US Navy Is Leaving 0 Deployed in the Western Pacific Thanks to the Iran War
Iran war forces America to confront the strategic cost of deterring China
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