Iran: Nuclear-Powered U.S. Aircraft Carrier Launches Super Hornets In Middle East Operations.

Iran - September 02, 2026 Middle East – F/A-18E/F Super Hornets attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 were prepared for catapult launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class USS George Washington on September 2, 2026. The 70-second video shows the Super Hornets positioned on the carrier’s flight deck and prepared for launch. USS George Washington is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. The footage shows standard flight-deck operations involving the VFA-195 aircraft. The official description does not identify individual jet bunos or a named exercise and contains no combat footage. George Washington was operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet and Middle East area of operations in early September 2026.