The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG-3) is currently transiting from the South China Sea / Indo-Pacific region toward the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area, which includes the Middle East and waters near Iran. This redeployment began around mid-January 2026 amid escalating tensions with Iran, including internal protests and regime crackdowns.As of January 19, 2026 (current date), the group has passed through the Strait of Malacca (confirmed by photos and reports from January 18) and is now in the eastern Indian Ocean, heading west.A “good fire position” for a carrier strike group typically means operating in the northern Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, or potentially the Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz approaches. From there, its aircraft (F/A-18 Super Hornets, F-35Cs, etc.) and escort ships’ missiles can reach deep into Iran without needing to enter confined waters that increase vulnerability.Estimated Remaining Time
USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to come into a good fire position to Iran
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