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US sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln are facing severe shortages and difficult conditions after more than six months at sea near Iran.

The USS Lincoln aircraft carrier has been at sea for 208 days near Iran, causing extreme hardship for its crew. Reports highlight shortages of food and fresh supplies, moldy showers, extreme heat, and deteriorating hygiene conditions on board. The crew's morale is reportedly very low, with some sailors allegedly attempting self-harm by trying to jump overboard. The situation has raised concerns about the wellbeing and readiness of the personnel on this prolonged deployment.