US carrier USS Washington heads to replace USS Lincoln in Middle East
The USS Washington is moving to take over from the USS Lincoln after reports of poor conditions aboard the Lincoln during the Iran war.
The US Navy is sending the aircraft carrier USS Washington to the Middle East to relieve the USS Lincoln, according to reports on Saturday. The move comes after accounts of shortages and damaged facilities aboard the Lincoln.
BBC World reported that sailors on the Lincoln have described problems with food supplies and plumbing, while some were said to have considered going overboard. Al Jazeera said the carrier’s deployment is linked to the wider conflict involving Iran.
The Washington’s arrival would allow the Lincoln to leave the region after an extended period on station. The reports did not say when the handover would take place.
Aircraft carrier rotations are a routine part of US naval deployments in the region, where the Navy maintains a regular presence in support of operations and deterrence.
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