END FOR IRON! U.S. Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornet Crews and Marines Placed on Full Combat Alert!

American oil tanker was struck by Iranian missiles in the northern Persian Gulf, sparking a major fire in Iraqi territorial waters. The nearby U.S. carrier strike group reacted immediately, shifting to full combat readiness.

Tomahawk cruise missiles were launched toward Iranian targets as every ship in the formation moved to battle stations. Snipers, machine gunners, and air-defense crews spread across the decks, securing the perimeter. Ship-mounted weapons were loaded, test-fired, and confirmed ready for engagement.

On the aircraft carrier, flight deck crews quickly armed fighter jets with missiles and completed rapid inspections. An AV-8B Harrier II lifted off first, followed by a series of F/A-18 Super Hornets launching from the carrier deck.

Their objectives were clear: intercept any incoming threats, secure the airspace for Marine transport aircraft, and strike hostile military targets.

Meanwhile, Marines received a rapid operational briefing before boarding V-22 Ospreys and transport helicopters. Their destination: allied bases across the Middle East.

Armed escort helicopters accompanied the formation, ready to counter Iranian drones and other aerial threats along the route.

As operations unfolded, the entire carrier strike group remained on maximum alert, prepared for further escalation in the region.#chinook

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