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By Associated Press, Updated: Monday, April 8, 6:00 PM
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The Navy cited engine failure on the F/A-18F Super Hornet as the reason for Monday’s crash. An investigation is underway.
The Virginia-based Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment in the [Persian] Gulf region under the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, which is based in Bahrain.
The U.S. has expanded naval maneuvers and drone surveillance in the region to counter growing Iranian military activity.
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