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The U.S. Navy Institute announced the arrival of the massive aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in Souda Bay, Greece, on Thursday, after nearly 50 days of its deployment in the Red Sea. This move has fueled speculation about a potential decline in U.S. military influence in the region in the face of rising strategic power from Sanaa.
The American carrier, one of the largest naval units in the world, crossed the Suez Canal on Monday, heading to the Mediterranean Sea, leaving behind only the USS Stout destroyer and the USS Gettysburg cruiser in the Red Sea. This is considered the third such withdrawal in 15 months, where the U.S. leaves the region without an aircraft carrier, drawing attention to the geopolitical shifts taking place.
Military sources indicate that the departure of the American carrier is linked to Sanaa’s strengthening of its deterrence and defense capabilities, which have imposed a new reality that has reduced the U.S.’s ability to maintain a strong military presence, especially after a series of special operations that showcased Sanaa’s ability to disrupt naval maneuvers and challenge traditional control.
Strategic analysts noted that the repeated withdrawal of American carriers from the Red Sea without replacements reflects a failure to achieve the desired goals, as the power of Sanaa has grown, turning the region into a complex arena for asymmetric confrontations. They added: “The message is clear: Sanaa is no longer a fragile party, but a major player reshaping power alliances.”
This move comes after months of escalating tensions in the region, where the U.S. fleet faced increasing logistical and military challenges, while Sanaa’s military and intelligence operations have garnered praise for their ability to manage power dynamics despite the ongoing blockade.
Observers believe that the continued withdrawal of American carriers from the Red Sea could open the door for further local and regional reinforcements to fill the vacuum, with Sanaa asserting its role as an active regional power capable of reshaping maritime security away from traditional dominance.
