According to reports from US media on the 14th, the US military is dispatching the USS Lincoln carrier strike group to the Middle East, a process expected to take about a week.
Informed officials told the media that the US is moving a carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the area of responsibility of the Central Command.
According to information on US military websites, the USS Lincoln is the carrier currently deployed by the US military in the South China Sea.
US Troop Withdrawal from Al Udeid Air Base
Qatar's International Media Office issued a statement on the 14th, confirming that some US military personnel stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar will be withdrawn, and stated that this move is in response to the "current regional tensions."
The statement pointed out that Qatar will continue to prioritize the safety of its citizens and residents, and take all necessary measures to protect critical infrastructure and military facilities.
In June 2025, Israel launched a raid on Iran. During the Israel-Iran conflict, the US bombed Iranian nuclear facilities. In retaliation, Iran struck the Al Udeid Air Base with missiles. This base is the largest US military base in the Middle East.
Iran Extends Airspace Closure
On the other hand, on the 15th, Iran issued a new navigation notice, extending the duration of its airspace closure by 3 hours until 11:30 AM Malaysia time on the 15th, and only allowing international flights with formal permission to enter or exit Iranian airspace.
According to information previously released by a 24-hour flight radar website, Iran had issued a navigation notice stating that its airspace would be temporarily closed from 6:15 AM to 8:30 AM Malaysia time on the 15th.