US Central Command Chief Visits USS Lincoln In Arabian Sea
· World · Fortune, CBS News, Indian Express
Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea during a 10-day tour of the Middle East that concluded on Saturday. The aircraft carrier has supported the US military campaign against Iran, including the blockade on Iranian ports, following a record-setting deployment exceeding 240 days at sea. Reports from aboard the vessel have highlighted emerging mental health and supply challenges for the crew of more than 5,000 sailors and Marines. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people and targeted two Hezbollah commanders, according to military officials. In Cairo, a Hamas delegation arrived on Sunday to hold ceasefire-related discussions with Egyptian authorities.
Why it matters
The extended naval deployment underscores the heavy physical and psychological toll on US service members supporting ongoing military operations in the Middle East.
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