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WATCH: Aboard USS George Washington as tensions rise in the Middle East

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ABC News. (2026, October 16). WATCH: Aboard USS George Washington as tensions rise in the Middle East. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/137314519/

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ABC News reports from the USS George Washington near the Strait of Hormuz, providing a firsthand account of tensions rising in the Middle East amid discussions of potential U.S. military action against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The report highlights President Donald Trump's consideration of expanded operations in the region.

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As of October 16, 2026, ABC News reported from aboard the USS George Washington near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting increasing tensions in the Middle East. President Donald Trump is considering expanded military operations against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The USS George Washington's presence underscores the heightened US military readiness in the region, amid escalating conflicts and threats from Iran and its allies.

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