USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and USS Gravely have successfully navigated the Suez Canal after spending nearly four months in the Red Sea. The ships have now reached the Eastern Mediterranean, although their exact duration in this region remains uncertain.
During their time in the Red Sea, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, which includes USS Mason and USS Philippine Sea, participated in Operation Prosperity Guardian. This operation involved intercepting Houthi drones and anti-ship missiles, showcasing the strike group’s exceptional naval power in the U.S. 5th Fleet, according to Rear Adm. Marc Miguez.
While the Houthis temporarily halted their Red Sea attacks between April 16 and April 24, they resumed launching missiles and drones on April 24 and 25. The reason behind this pause remains unclear, with Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder directing inquiries to the Houthis.
As the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group prepares to be replaced by the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badruldeen al-Houthi highlighted the movement of American ships out of the Red Sea on Telegram, adding a layer of intrigue to the situation.
The shifting dynamics in the region and the ongoing conflict with the Houthis underscore the importance of the U.S. Navy’s presence in strategic waters. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving situation.
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