News - World: The American magazine The National Interest has revealed new details regarding the condition of the US aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman,” reporting that the vessel continues to suffer from extensive damage sustained during a mission in the Red Sea earlier this year.

According to the report, the US Navy has decided to postpone full repairs until the start of the Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) process, scheduled for next year. This decision means that the Truman will remain out of full operational service for an extended period.

The magazine added that the carrier returned from its recent Red Sea mission missing three fighter jets from its air wing — a detail that underscores the severity of the incident and its impact on the vessel’s capabilities.

The report further noted that the “golden banner” seen behind former US President Donald Trump during one of his speeches earlier this year was reportedly used to conceal visible damage to the carrier following the February incident — an attempt, the magazine said, to divert public attention from what it described as a major failure affecting one of America’s most symbolic military assets.

The publication described the situation as a serious setback for the US Navy, signaling declining readiness of one of its most important aircraft carriers at a time when regional tensions, particularly in the Red Sea, are rapidly escalating.

The Harry S. Truman, one of the Navy’s key deterrent assets, has faced significant operational setbacks against the Yemeni Armed Forces earlier this year. The delay in repairs raises questions about the state of American military preparedness in strategic waterways where Washington seeks to project power.