The USS <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-aircraft-carrier-nimitz-to-remain-in-gulf-as-threat-of-conflict-with-iran-looms-354271">Nimitz</a> Carrier Strike Group is moving to Indo-Pacific Command region, the Pentagon has informed.

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The US aircraft carrier will be departing the Central Command "ensuring our national security and deterring conflict in a very critical region of the world", Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.

The Biden administration has pulled the carrier from the Gulf in a sign of potentially easing tensions with Iran. "These decisions are carefully weighed," the Pentagon spokesman said, adding," Supporting Strike Group is a decision driven by a frank assessment of the threats in the area, and also a frank consideration of the capabilities themselves."

"The secretary (Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III) was mindful of the larger geostrategic picture when he approved the movement of the carrier strike group from the Central Command area of responsibility to the Indo PACOM area of responsibility," Kirby added.

According to reports, the current US government could increase its presence in the South China Sea region. Last month, the US had moved USS Theodore Roosevelt in the South China Sea region.

The move is seen as the continuation of a tough approach towards&nbsp;China and the US government's commitment to Taiwan. The former Trump administration had moved Nimitz to the Gulf in November shortly before the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh although the Pentagon had said there was "no specific threats".

The Pentagon had said earlier that the carrier was stationed in the Gulf to ensure cover for the US troop withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan which was ordered by former President Donald Trump.&nbsp;

The US carrier <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-indian-australian-japanese-naval-forces-have-proved-their-ability-nimitz-commander-on-malabar-naval-exercise-344566">Nimitz</a> had taken part in a naval exercise with Indian, Japanese and Australian forces in the Arabian Sea as part of the Quad group last year.

The USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is moving to Indo-Pacific Command region, the Pentagon has informed. In Pics: Why US has deployed warship USS Nimitz in Naval exercise with India The US aircraft carrier will be departing the Central Command "ensuring our national security and deterring conflict in a very critical region of the world", Pentagon Press Secretary John F.

The USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is moving to Indo-Pacific Command region, the Pentagon has informed. In Pics: Why US has deployed warship USS Nimitz in Naval exercise with India The US aircraft carrier will be departing the Central Command "ensuring our national security and deterring conflict in a very critical region of the world", Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said. The Biden administration has pulled the carrier from the Gulf in a sign of potentially easing tensions with Iran. "These decisions are carefully weighed," the Pentagon spokesman said, adding," Supporting Strike Group is a decision driven by a frank assessment of the threats in the area, and also a frank consideration of the capabilities themselves." "The secretary (Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III) was mindful of the larger geostrategic picture when he approved the movement of the carrier strike group from the Central Command area of responsibility to the Indo PACOM area of responsibility," Kirby added. According to reports, the current US government could increase its presence in the South China Sea region. Last month, the US had moved USS Theodore Roosevelt in the South China Sea region. The move is seen as the continuation of a tough approach towards China and the US government's commitment to Taiwan. The former Trump administration had moved Nimitz to the Gulf in November shortly before the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh although the Pentagon had said there was "no specific threats". The Pentagon had said earlier that the carrier was stationed in the Gulf to ensure cover for the US troop withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan which was ordered by former President Donald Trump. The US carrier Nimitz had taken part in a naval exercise with Indian, Japanese and Australian forces in the Arabian Sea as part of the Quad group last year.

US moves Nimitz aircraft carrier in Indo-Pacific region with eye on China

United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will stay in the Gulf in view of the ''recent threats'' put forward by Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday.

Earlier, reports claimed that the ship was returning to the States to deescalate, citing acting US Defense Secretary Christopher C Miller. USS Nimitz has been in Gulf waters since November.&nbsp;

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According to the New York Times, the move was part of a ''de-escalatory'' signal to Iran in a bid to avoid conflict as Donald Trump spends his last few days in the presidential office. On Sunday, however, Miller issued a statement claiming the opposite.&nbsp; 
 
"Due to the recent threats issued by Iranian leaders against President Trump and other US&nbsp;government officials, I have ordered the USS Nimitz to halt its routine redeployment," Miller's statement said. 
 
"The USS Nimitz will now remain on station in the US&nbsp;Central Command area of operations.&nbsp;No one should doubt the resolve of the United States of America", it added.

In Pics:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/a-year-after-soleimanis-killing-the-operation-the-method-and-sanctions-354213" hreflang="en">A year after Soleimani's killing: The operation, the method, and sanctions</a>

Last year, a US drone strike in Baghdad led to the killing of Qasem Soleimani, a commander highly revered in Iran. In addition, the strike also killed his Iraqi lieutenant Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

On Sunday, thousands of Iraqis were seen chanting ''revenge'' and ''no to America'' on the first death anniversary of Soleimani.

Many supporters also joined in across countries like Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and others.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/us-navy-denies-aircraft-carrier-nimitz-moved-into-gulf-over-iran-tensions-346121" hreflang="en">US navy denies aircraft carrier Nimitz moved into Gulf over Iran tensions</a> 
 
In 2018, Trump withdrew from a nuclear deal with Iran along with launching a pressure campaign against Tehran, which also reintroduced sanctions against Iran. Since 2019, both countries have come close to war multiple times. 
 
Soon after the attack, Iran attacked Iraqi bases that housed US troops among many. But Trump did not respond to any such attacks.

United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will stay in the Gulf in view of the ''recent threats'' put forward by Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. Earlier, reports claimed that the ship was returning to the States to deescalate, citing acting US Defense Secretary Christopher C Miller.

United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will stay in the Gulf in view of the ''recent threats'' put forward by Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. Earlier, reports claimed that the ship was returning to the States to deescalate, citing acting US Defense Secretary Christopher C Miller. USS Nimitz has been in Gulf waters since November. According to the New York Times, the move was part of a ''de-escalatory'' signal to Iran in a bid to avoid conflict as Donald Trump spends his last few days in the presidential office. On Sunday, however, Miller issued a statement claiming the opposite. "Due to the recent threats issued by Iranian leaders against President Trump and other US government officials, I have ordered the USS Nimitz to halt its routine redeployment," Miller's statement said. "The USS Nimitz will now remain on station in the US Central Command area of operations. No one should doubt the resolve of the United States of America", it added. In Pics: A year after Soleimani's killing: The operation, the method, and sanctions Last year, a US drone strike in Baghdad led to the killing of Qasem Soleimani, a commander highly revered in Iran. In addition, the strike also killed his Iraqi lieutenant Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. On Sunday, thousands of Iraqis were seen chanting ''revenge'' and ''no to America'' on the first death anniversary of Soleimani. Many supporters also joined in across countries like Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and others. Also read: US navy denies aircraft carrier Nimitz moved into Gulf over Iran tensions In 2018, Trump withdrew from a nuclear deal with Iran along with launching a pressure campaign against Tehran, which also reintroduced sanctions against Iran. Since 2019, both countries have come close to war multiple times. Soon after the attack, Iran attacked Iraqi bases that housed US troops among many. But Trump did not respond to any such attacks.

US aircraft carrier Nimitz to remain in Gulf as threat of conflict with Iran looms

United States Navy's aircraft carrier USS Nimitz has arrived in the Indian Ocean to take part in a naval exercise with Indian warships near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

WION Dispatch: USS Nimitz entered Indian Ocean crossing Malacca strait

US Navy's USS Nimitz, the world's largest warship, is likely to conduct a drill with Indian Navy's off the coast of Andaman & Nicobar island. Nimitz is already present in the Indian ocean and came into the ocean via Malacca Strait. Watch report

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