Israel-Hamas war: USS Eisenhower enters Red Sea via Suez Canal

Photo of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Carrier Strike Group (CSG 12) and those of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Carrier Strike Group posted to social media by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet.

The USS Eisenhower entered the Red Sea via the Suez Canal en route to the Middle East, as the Israel-Hamas war continues.

The aircraft carrier, along with the USS Gerald R. Ford, had recently finished up several days of military drills in the eastern Mediterranean.

"Operating and training alongside each other demonstrates the U.S. Navy's ability to seamlessly accomplish multiple missions, deter aggression and support our allies and partners," Rear Adm. Erik Eslich said on Friday.

U.S. Sixth Fleet commander Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee also emphasized the deterring power of the carriers.

“Operating dual carrier strike groups alongside Allies and Partners in a dynamic environment demonstrates our capability and capacity to respond with agility decisively to any contingency,” he said.