After months of high-stakes operations in the Red Sea, the USS Harry S. Truman has been forced to exit the region following a wave of Houthi missile and drone attacks, shocking aircraft losses, and a near-catastrophic collision near Egypt. The nuclear-powered supercarrier was seen transiting the Suez Canal under tight security, marking what many observers are calling a dramatic withdrawal under pressure. The exit follows a deployment marred by the loss of three F/A-18 Super Hornets—one to friendly fire—and the removal of the ship’s commanding officer. The retreat raises serious questions about U.S. naval readiness and the growing reach of Iran-backed Houthi forces.
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