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US carrier strike group reaches Middle Eastern waters

The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has entered the waters of CENTCOM’s region of responsibility days after the Pentagon's top commander for the region met with top Israeli military officials.

In this handout photo provided by the US Navy, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln transits the Strait of Hormuz as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Nightdippers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 lifts off from the flight deck, Nov. 19, 2019.

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

In today’s edition:

  • USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group reaches Middle Eastern waters
  • Israel recovers last Gaza hostage, paving way for Rafah crossing reopening
  • Iran doubles down on internet blackout
  • Arab Israeli parties join forces to block Netanyahu in next polls, but gaps persist
  • Iran-aligned Nouri al-Maliki nominated as next Iraqi PM

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