Inside a U.S. aircraft carrier launching attacks on Iran

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Inside a U.S. aircraft carrier launching attacks on Iran. (2026, September 19). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inside-a-us-aircraft-carrier-launching-attacks-on-iran/

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CBS News · collected 2026-09-19

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CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson conducted an exclusive tour of the USS George Washington, which is one of two U.S. aircraft carriers operating in the area and conducting attacks on Iran. The article focuses on providing insight into the operations and environment aboard this carrier as it engages in military actions against Iran.

Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In early 2023, CBS News gained exclusive access to the USS George Washington, a U.S. aircraft carrier that recently replaced the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East. The USS George Washington has become central to ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran. Tom Hanson reported on the activities aboard the ship, which includes launching attacks against Iran as part of broader regional tensions. Another CBS News report confirmed there are two American aircraft carriers operating in the area targeting Iranian interests.

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