The Ohio-class nuclear submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) is pictured here.
The U.S. Navy rarely mentions the dynamics of nuclear submarines, let alone disclosing details of their capabilities, and on the 21st, it made a surprise announcement that a nuclear-powered submarine had crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East. Iran has often threatened to block the strait, and the U.S. military has revealed the nuclear submarine’s whereabouts, a strong warning sign.
The U.S. Navy also released photos showing the Ohio-class nuclear submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) crossing the Strait of Hormuz (Strait of Hormuz) with the guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal and the Philippine Sea cruiser on the 21st.
The nuclear-powered submarine ship USS Georgia can carry up to 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles and 66 special forces troops.
The day before, the U.S. Embassy in the “Green Zone” of Baghdad, Iraq, was hit by eight rockets, damaging part of the building. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pointed the finger at Iranian-backed militias as the cause.
In addition, some U.S. officials are concerned that Iran will take advantage of the first anniversary of the killing of Revolutionary Guard commander Qassem Suleimani to launch an attack on the United States.
Now the U.S. military has made a rare announcement of the nuclear submarine’s whereabouts and a high-profile display of military power, a strong signal to Iran.
The U.S. Navy said the presence of the USS Georgia “demonstrates the U.S. commitment to regional partners and maritime security, with full capability and readiness to defend against any threat at any time.
Supervision of the Middle East military affairs of the U.S. Department of Defense Central Command Commander McKenzie (Frank McKenzie) told reporters on 20, once Iran launched an attack, the United States is “ready to counterattack.
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