
The USS Iwo Jima, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, is reportedly holding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This vessel, weighing over 40,000 tons, features extensive medical facilities including six operating rooms and a 600-bed hospital ward, comparable to dedicated hospital ships. Its large flight deck supports aircraft like the MV-22 Osprey and F-35B stealth fighters, enabling air superiority and a self-contained sea operation.
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