Seven US sailors killed in brawl aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

According to a report published by an informed military source, a deadly brawl occurred aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, resulting in the deaths of seven crew members and injuries to several others. The source indicated that widespread dissatisfaction among the crew over the extended deployment and poor living conditions aboard the carrier led to the confrontation.

The USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, left its homeport in San Diego in November 2025 and entered the U.S. Central Command area of operations in late January 2026. On January 26, it arrived in the Middle East alongside several U.S. destroyers and was deployed to the Arabian Sea.

The Lincoln's deployment was part of the U.S. military posture aimed at increasing offensive capabilities and supporting military operations against Iran, according to the report by Mehr News Agency (MNA). The incident highlights the strain on U.S. naval forces during extended deployments in the region.