### [2026-09-23](/feed/2026/09/23/index.md)

##### 2026 Iran war
# Acting United States Navy secretary Hung Cao reports that eight sailors on the Abraham Lincoln 6 have attempted suicide during its long deployment including during the Iran war. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr3wj0px283xo)

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