Centcom chief visits US carrier enforcing Iran blockade amid reports of severe strain on crew
A sailor was rescued after going overboard amid reported mental health struggles and exhaustion aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln The USS Abraham Lincoln sails in the Arabian Sea on 8 May 2026 (AFP) The head of the United States Central Command (Centcom), Admiral Bradley Cooper, has visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, which is enforcing the US blockade of Iran. His visit came amid reports of severe strain on the carrier's crew, including mental health concerns and…
Where: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Iraq, United States, Washington
Exact coordinates
united arab emirates: 23.420, 53.850
saudi arabia: 23.890, 45.080
israel: 31.050, 34.850
iran: 32.430, 53.690
iraq: 33.220, 43.680
united states: 37.090, -95.710
washington: 38.910, -77.040
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