USS Abraham Lincoln departs the Middle East after nearly seven months on station, concluding extended operations amid regional tensions, USNI News reports.
The U.S. deploys a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East as questions mount over safety and living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, sparking scrutiny of Navy readiness.
Gulf allies are increasingly frustrated with Trump, officials say, as doubts grow over U.S. reliability, Iran strategy, and long-term regional commitments, reports The Washington Post.