U.S. carrier in Med ahead of possible war with Lebanon
U.S. carrier in Med ahead of possible war with Lebanon
The presence of a U.S. carrier task force in the Mediterranean ahead of a possible conflict with Lebanon has stirred up various reactions and speculations. Some suggest that the mere rotation of carriers in the region does not necessarily indicate an impending war between the U.S. and Lebanon. After all, the U.S. 6th fleet, headquartered in Naples, has maintained carriers in the Mediterranean as part of their standard operations. The idea of a war with Lebanon seems flimsy if based solely on carrier movements, but it certainly makes for sensational clickbait headlines.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker