An aircraft carrier - the USS George Washington could soon play a critical role in the Middle East - as Iran-backed Houthis intensify strikes in Saudi Arabia, and with President Trump said to be weighing-up renewing strikes on Tehran. The ship is currently deployed in the Arabian Sea and is now within striking distance of both Iran and Yemen. Sky's US correspondent Mark Stone has been granted rare access on board. To watch their full breakdown, download and subscribe to the Sky News Defence Insider app. Paid subscription required for full access. UK only. 18+. T&Cs apply #skynews #defence #security #newapp #uk SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Why not listen to one of our podcasts? This is Why, available for free here: https://podfollow.com/thisiswhy or Ed Conway's Stuff Matters, available here: https://podfollow.com/stuff-matters To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales