USS Lincoln returns to US after long deployment supporting war on Iran
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to San Diego after spending 322 days deployed, supporting the US-Israel military actions against Iran. The ship stayed at sea for a record 265 days straight, and sailors experienced tough conditions including food shortages and mental health challenges during the long mission.Key Facts
- USS Abraham Lincoln returned to Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego after 322 days at sea.
- The ship spent 265 consecutive days at sea, a new record for the US Navy.
- The deployment supported US and Israeli military actions against Iran since February.
- Crew members faced food shortages and reported mental health issues, including suicide attempts.
- Pentagon officials defended the mission and the sailors’ morale against critical media reports.
- President Donald Trump described media reports on the ship as “fake news” and praised the ship’s condition.
- A recent poll showed 65% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the war with Iran.
- The war has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade route for fuel and goods.
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