Global Politics Report Editorial
US aircraft carrier expected to relieve USS Lincoln in Middle East
The USS Washington's movement comes amid reports of dire conditions on the USS Lincoln amid the ongoing Iran war.
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Source: Al Jazeera
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Aug. 15, 2026 at 01:49 PM ET
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Original source: Al Jazeera