The USS Abraham Lincoln is a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier now deployed in the Middle East as part of operations surrounding Iran tensions and regional security
The MT Marivex has been struck by a U.S. Navy jet while attempting to pass through the Gulf of Oman, disabling its engines and steering. All 24 Indian crew are evacuated safely with help from Oman, Indian, and U.S. authorities. CENTCOM says the tanker will no longer sail toward Iran as it is prevented from continuing through the blockade.
Multiple reports from The Guardian, The Times of Israel, Independent and The Times detail conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as it remains deployed in the Middle East. Sailors describe long deployments, food shortages, moldy showers, broken toilets and mental health strain, with lawmakers calling for oversight and port calls. The story emphasizes ongoing concerns about crew welfare amid extended combat operations.