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U.S. aircraft carrier moves into position for Afghanistan Story Highlights
USS Abraham Lincoln has moved from the Persian Gulf into the Gulf of Oman
Carrier now may conduct airstrikes over Afghanistan by flying over Pakistani airspace
46 U.S. and allied personnel were killed in Afghanistan last month
28 U.S. troop deaths also marks the highest U.S. monthly death toll in Afghanistan
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From Barbara Starr
CNN Pentagon Correspondent
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has moved from the Persian Gulf into the Gulf of Oman so its warplanes can fly missions over Afghanistan, where attacks have been rising, the U.S. military said Tuesday.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has moved from the Persian Gulf into the Gulf of Oman.
The carrier was ordered to move so it could conduct potential airstrikes over Afghanistan by flying over Pakistani airspace.
If it had remained inside the Persian Gulf, that would not have been possible since U.S. planes do not fly through Iranian air corridors.
The carrier, which arrived Monday, is equipped with F/A-18s and an array of precision weapons.
"This puts it in a position where it has ability to strike far inland," a U.S. defense official said.
President Bush last week acknowledged that June was a difficult month for American and allied troops in Afghanistan, saying a higher death toll there was because troops are taking the fight to Taliban militants.
Forty-six U.S. and allied personnel lost their lives in Afghanistan last month, the highest monthly toll since the war started. The 28 American troop deaths also marked the highest U.S. monthly death toll in Afghanistan in the conflict.
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In May and June, the American and allied death toll surpassed those in Iraq, where there are far more U.S.-led coalition troops.
In June, 46 foreign troops died in Afghanistan and 31 troops died in Iraq, according to official figures tallied by CNN. In May, 23 foreign troops died in Afghanistan and 21 in Iraq.
At a Rose Garden news conference last Wednesday, Bush responded to reporters' questions about the sobering casualty milestones in Afghanistan.
"It has been a tough month in Afghanistan, but it's also been a tough month for the Taliban," Bush said.
"You know, one reason why there have been more deaths is because our troops are taking the fight to a tough enemy, an enemy who doesn't like our presence there because they don't like the idea of America denying safe haven," Bush added.
US dont need air craft carrier for Afghanistan because in Gurilla War there is no need of F18.
Only valid reason,US want to increase pressure on Pakistan to do more sacrifice for their intrests ?????
Enouugh is enough pakistan should reject US bully
USS Abraham Lincoln has moved from the Persian Gulf into the Gulf of Oman
Carrier now may conduct airstrikes over Afghanistan by flying over Pakistani airspace
46 U.S. and allied personnel were killed in Afghanistan last month
28 U.S. troop deaths also marks the highest U.S. monthly death toll in Afghanistan
Next Article in U.S. »
Read VIDEO
From Barbara Starr
CNN Pentagon Correspondent
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has moved from the Persian Gulf into the Gulf of Oman so its warplanes can fly missions over Afghanistan, where attacks have been rising, the U.S. military said Tuesday.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has moved from the Persian Gulf into the Gulf of Oman.
The carrier was ordered to move so it could conduct potential airstrikes over Afghanistan by flying over Pakistani airspace.
If it had remained inside the Persian Gulf, that would not have been possible since U.S. planes do not fly through Iranian air corridors.
The carrier, which arrived Monday, is equipped with F/A-18s and an array of precision weapons.
"This puts it in a position where it has ability to strike far inland," a U.S. defense official said.
President Bush last week acknowledged that June was a difficult month for American and allied troops in Afghanistan, saying a higher death toll there was because troops are taking the fight to Taliban militants.
Forty-six U.S. and allied personnel lost their lives in Afghanistan last month, the highest monthly toll since the war started. The 28 American troop deaths also marked the highest U.S. monthly death toll in Afghanistan in the conflict.
Don't Miss
Afghan official: Pakistan spies behind Kabul attack
Gunmen kill 8 police in S. Afghanistan
Karzai orders probe into deadly U.S. strike
Bush admits to 'tough month' in Afghanistan
In May and June, the American and allied death toll surpassed those in Iraq, where there are far more U.S.-led coalition troops.
In June, 46 foreign troops died in Afghanistan and 31 troops died in Iraq, according to official figures tallied by CNN. In May, 23 foreign troops died in Afghanistan and 21 in Iraq.
At a Rose Garden news conference last Wednesday, Bush responded to reporters' questions about the sobering casualty milestones in Afghanistan.
"It has been a tough month in Afghanistan, but it's also been a tough month for the Taliban," Bush said.
"You know, one reason why there have been more deaths is because our troops are taking the fight to a tough enemy, an enemy who doesn't like our presence there because they don't like the idea of America denying safe haven," Bush added.
US dont need air craft carrier for Afghanistan because in Gurilla War there is no need of F18.
Only valid reason,US want to increase pressure on Pakistan to do more sacrifice for their intrests ?????
Enouugh is enough pakistan should reject US bully
