US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war

United States allies in Asia are watching warily as Washington scales back some military assets in the region to meet demands in the Middle East, where the US-Israel war on Iran is dragging into its sixth month.The latest point of tension came this week as the US moved its last aircraft carrier in Asia – the USS George Washington – from Japan to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for nine months at a stretch. Multiple reports had suggested that there were food shortages on the USS Abraham Lincoln, while broken toilets and showers contributed to unsanitary conditions and poor health. Reports suggested that at least one sailor tried to jump off board.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?list 2 of 4Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospitallist 3 of 4Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of national security chargeslist 4 of 4Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoersend of listThe news of the USS George Washington’s move away from the Asia Pacific region follows reports earlier this year that the US had moved parts of its Terminal Hig...