The USS Abraham Lincoln is reportedly set to return home after an extended 266-day deployment, bringing its long and demanding mission closer to an end. The aircraft carrier has operated amid heightened tensions involving the United States, Iran and the wider Middle East, placing its crew under sustained operational pressure. Its return comes as questions remain over the toll of the prolonged deployment and the challenges faced by U.S. naval forces during the conflict. | Videos

The USS Abraham Lincoln had its stay extended after President Donald Trump started a war with Iran. There’s no end in sight.

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been supporting military operations in the Middle East against Iran for more than 260 days.