No U.S. Aircraft Carriers In The Persian Gulf During The Iranian Nuclear Talks

An F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are under way on deployment supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. (Feb. 29, 2008) Wikimedia

Navy Moves Carrier Amid Talks On Iran -- The Hill

The U.S. Navy has reduced its carrier presence in the Persian Gulf as the Obama administration seeks to complete a nuclear deal with Iran.

The Navy denies it has reduced its strength in the strategically vital waterway, let alone done so to help diplomatic efforts, and it points to an increase in the number of smaller ships that are regularly patrolling at close quarters with Iranian vessels.

But records show that the U.S.S. Harry Truman, now the sole aircraft carrier in the region, has spent more time outside the Persian Gulf in the last six months than inside it.

Just a year ago, the Navy had placed two carriers in the region.

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Update: U.S. curbs carrier presence in Persian Gulf to aid Iran nuke talks: report -- Washington Times

My Comment: Even the Iranian media has noticed this lack of U.S. aircraft carriers .... no surprise .... they are not impressed.