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Navy’s Lincoln Swap Amid Iran Tensions | Salt Lake City News
The Navy’s pulling the USS Abraham Lincoln after a prolonged deployment tied to escalating tensions with Iran, sparking debate over whether it signals poor planning—or just the unpredictable nature of modern warfare. Defense Secretary pushes back, praising sailors and framing extended missions as unavoidable, while lawmakers scramble for diplomatic exits. High gas prices and global supply chain disruptions are fueling public frustration, linking military action to everyday inflation. Even partisan lines are blurring as Republicans join Democrats in calling for resolution—amid a geopolitical…
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