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USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea

The Guardian Australia - World · 2 September 2026 at 1:59 pm

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea

Ship has been plagued by reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health because of lengthy deployment The USS Abraham Lincoln, an US aircraft carrier at the centre of a row over conditions on board after months at sea as part of Donald Trump’s war against Iran, has arrived off a Thai port.

Reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health on the vessel, including attempted suicides , have made headlines around the world, provoking criticism of the president’s actions in the Middle East.

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USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea

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