Source: Fortune.com
Summary
Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea amid reports of mental health and supply issues on the long-deployed aircraft carrier. The USS Lincoln has been supporting the U.S. war against Iran, including the blockade on Iranian ports. Meanwhile, Israel targeted two Hezbollah commanders in strikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least 11 people. A Hamas delegation is in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire-related talks with Egyptian officials. Iran says Qatar is holding three of its pilots who went missing in March.
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The strategy enters a familiar phase.
The USS Lincoln’s extended deployment has raised concerns about the impact on the ship and its crew. Adm. Cooper’s visit comes as the U.S. Navy’s blockade of Iranian ports continues. Israel’s strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, including two Hezbollah commanders. The Hamas delegation’s talks in Cairo aim to implement a roadmap for disarmament and ceasefire in Gaza. Iran’s claims that Qatar is holding three of its pilots have been denied by Qatar.
The numbers tell one story, but the toll on humans is another.
Author: Evan Null
