[M. Espinola]

That was the only map depicting more or less where our forces are located in terms of surrounding Iran.

One of the carrier groups is the USS Iwo Jima in the Persian Gulf at this time. (below)

Two U.S. Navy V-22 Osprey aircraft operate from the flight deck of the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during developmental testing on July 1st, 2004.

Other US Navy ships are the Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG):

USS Boxer (LHD 4) - Persian Gulf

USS Dubuque (LPD 8) - Persian Gulf

USS Comstock (LSD 45) - Persian Gulf

Amphibious Warfare Ships:

USS Saipan (LHA 2) - Gulf of Oman

Other Carriers:

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Arabian Sea

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower - CVW-7 Continues OEF Missions Over Afghanistan

(July 23rd, 2006) – The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) shown off the coast of Southern California. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Noel Danseco

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