The USS Lincoln has been at sea for 270-plus days. Here’s why conditions on board fell apart
The USS Abraham Lincoln has faced severe supply shortages after Iranian attacks destroyed a key US naval base in Bahrain. The ship has been forced to rely on a remote outpost in the Indian Ocean for logistics during its extended deployment.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the vulnerability of US military logistics in the Middle East and the operational strain caused by regional conflicts.
Iranian attacks that devastated a key US base in the Persian Gulf forced the Navy to resupply the aircraft carrier from a faraway island in the Indian Ocean. Now it’s steaming home
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