Iran-US war latest: Trump sends new aircraft carrier to Middle East as war puts troops under strain

A servicemember complained of rotten meat and a lack of supplies in messages home on board the carrier

US Senator Schumer calls for firing of Hegseth over handling of aircraft carrier US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voiced his demand for "completely incompetent" Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be removed from his position over his handling of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. "When Pete Hegseth w

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis brings us more with this report.

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, says he agrees with President Trump's strategy for an economic blockade and expects US forces to remain in the region for an extended period. Cait Conley, Democratic Can

The U.S. is sending a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid reports of poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been long deployed to the theater in support of the war against Iran.  The USS George Washington, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, departed a port in Vietnam last week and was spotted…

Some sailors have reportedly tried throwing themselves into the sea, basic supplies can run short and sanitation is going awry: life on America's giant Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is increasingly difficult as the Iran war drags on. The ship -- now in its ninth month of deployment -- is expected to

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington appeared to be heading for the Middle East to provide relief for the USS Abraham Lincoln.

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading towards the Middle East, according to Navy statements and open source information on the ship’s movements. This comes as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose long deployment to the Middle

US officials said that the carrier swap is part of a previously planned rotationThe United States is preparing to send the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, as mounting concerns over crew morale and conditions aboard the Lincoln have raised questions about the

Families of marines are voicing concern over reports about the USS Abraham Lincoln, a naval aircraft carrier based in San Diego that has been in the Middle East supporting the Iran war for over 200 days. Families say their loved ones onboard are dealing with food shortages, plumbing problems and mental health issues. N

US to deploy new aircraft carrier to Middle East: report  Dawn

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