# USS George Washington video as Middle East tensions rise

> USS George Washington crew captures Middle East tensions near Strait of Hormuz.
- Title: USS George Washington video as Middle East tensions rise
- Summary: USS George Washington crew captures Middle East tensions near Strait of Hormuz. USS George Washington crew records video as tensions escalate with Houthi…
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- Source: ABC News — https://abcnews.com/video/137314519
- Author: ABC News
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uss george washington, strait of hormuz, houthi rebels, yemen, middle east, tensions, news
## USS George Washington near Strait of Hormuz
ABC News reports aboard USS George Washington as tensions rise in the Middle East with President Trump weighing expanded operations against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
## October 16, 2026
The video was captured on October 16, 2026, as part of ABC News' live coverage of Middle East tensions.
## Houthi rebels in Yemen
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are a key focus of the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
## President Trump's decision
President Trump is reportedly weighing expanded military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
## Middle East tensions
Tensions in the Middle East are rising as the USS George Washington navigates the Strait of Hormuz.
## USS George Washington video
ABC News provides rare front-line video from the USS George Washington amid Middle East tensions.
## Key takeaway

USS George Washington crew records video as tensions escalate with Houthi rebels in Yemen.