US senators demand inquiry into carrier conditions

US senators demand inquiry into carrier conditions

US senators are demanding an inquiry into conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, where sailors reportedly attempted suicide amid a record seven-month deployment without port stops. The carrier, with over 5,000 crew, has faced extended missions during the Iran war, prompting calls for a congressional visit and oversight.

Source: Al Jazeera

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