New US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed ship

USS Lincoln’s replacement arrives in Middle East after worries over troops’ mental health

Shift in US aircraft carrier presence highlights toll of Iran war and strain on Navy crews

It was not clear when the USS Abraham Lincoln would arrive back in the U.S. or whether it would make a port stop along the way, but the journey takes just over a month.

This comes a week after US Senator Richard Blumenthal demanded a formal inquiry into the conditions aboard the Lincoln amid reports of low morale, suicide attempts, supply shortages, water contamination, and several other issues.