Iran: U.S. Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Conducts Flight Operations In Middle East.

Iran - September 01, 2026 Middle East – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington conducted flight operations on September 1, 2026, during its deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 33-second footage shows a short flight-deck sequence aboard USS George Washington. The carrier is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. The footage does not identify a squadron, aircraft type or specific exercise. It shows generic flight-deck operations. The September 1 reel is separate from a September 2 sequence showing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets from VFA-195 preparing for launch from the same carrier. The maritime-security description is not a strike announcement.