USS Lincoln leaves Middle East after 9-month deployment as Trump ramps up economic pressure on Iran

The USS Washington arrived in the Middle East from Asia on Thursday and relieved the USS Lincoln after a nine-month deployment. The move comes as the Trump administration says it will unveil the "toughest sanctions" on Iran. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and Elliot Ackerman have more.

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DefenseJapan-based USS George Washington assigned to prolonged Iran crisisThe USS George Washington transits the Arabian Sea on Aug. 20. The aircraft carrier was forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, in 2024 and has since conducted extensive joint exercises with that country's Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy via

The USS Abraham Lincoln is on its way back home following an extended nine-month deployment, a U.S. official told NBC News on Thursday.

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After a nine-month deployment, the aircraft carrier is on its way back to San Diego, a U.S. official told MS NOW.

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East theater this week to provide relief for the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose lengthy deployment has drawn scrutiny over reports of worsening sailors’ mental health and supply shortages while supporting the U.S. war against Iran.  The U.S. military confirme

This comes a week after US Senator Richard Blumenthal demanded a formal inquiry into the conditions aboard the Lincoln amid reports of low morale, suicide attempts, and supply shortages.

USS George Washington will replace warship families say suffers from shortages, plumbing problems and low morale The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, where it is expected to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln from its record deployment amid concerns about poor living conditions and mo

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, relieving a long-deployed carrier where there were reports of crew stress.

The Washington's arrival follows growing concerns about the Lincoln's extended tour, which included a record-setting uninterrupted stretch at sea of over 250 days

Several reports had recently surfaced over grim conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. While Trump had dismissed the concerns, he said a swap would take place.

The USS Washington arrived as concerns have grown about the Lincoln’s record-setting uninterrupted time at sea and about reports of crew stress and poor mental health.

Concerns have grown about the Lincoln’s lengthy deployment following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard

US Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said on social media that the carrier arrived in the region Wednesday.

The Washington arrived as concerns have grown about the Lincoln’s lengthy deployment, which has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 250 days.

The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, relieving a long-deployed carrier following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard while it was supporting the Iran war.

US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.

US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln  AP News

USS George Washington is the latest aircraft carrier to enter the Middle East amid the Iran war. US Navy photo A new US Navy aircraft carrier entered the Middle East this week. USS George Washington is expected to replace USS Abraham Lincoln on an extended deployment. Reports have emerged detailing mental health and s

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