USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record-breaking deployment | US-Israel war on Iran | Al Jazeera

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: United States

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USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record-breaking deployment | US-Israel war on Iran | Al Jazeera

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after more than 300 days at sea supporting the US-led war against Iran. The extended deployment caused supply shortages, facility breakdowns, and reports of suicide attempts among crew members. Families cheered and embraced their loved ones upon their return.

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