U.S. Central Command said USS George Washington (CVN 73) is supporting assigned missions that include enforcing America’s “steel wall” blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas.

CENTCOM posted footage showing an EA-18G Growler taking off from the carrier’s flight deck and wrote:

An EA-18G Growler takes off from the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73). The aircraft carrier is supporting assigned missions including enforcement of America's steel wall blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas.

Source: U.S. Central Command