[56274] American 'Alaska' class nuclear submarine passed through the Strait of Gibraltar on its way to the Mediterranean

Nuclear submarine passage in the Mediterranean

Reports from across the web point to the crossing of the American nuclear submarine USS Alaska through the Strait of Gibraltar toward the Mediterranean. The event, which took place yesterday, garnered significant attention due to its rarity and the submarine's strategic role in the United States' nuclear deterrence array.

According to Abu Ali Express, known for its focused coverage of the Middle East and the security arena, the submarine constitutes a significant pillar of what is known as the "second-strike effect." According to the source, the submarine carries between 14 and 20 intercontinental ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads.

The Hadashot 360 channel also confirmed the details and noted that it is "part of the nuclear deterrence system" of the USA. Both sources emphasized that the appearance of the submarine on the surface during the passage through the strait is an exceptional and rare event, which was documented by local citizens in Gibraltar.

The reports are based on the official news network of Gibraltar, with security sources 🚨Current Security News🚨 joining in describing the event as part of tracking the movements of American strategic vessels in the maritime theater.