US warship crew clash, 7 sailors killed

Seven US sailors were killed in a clash between the crew of the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Several others were injured in the incident, Iranian media outlet Tasnim News Agency claimed.

Citing the media outlet, Mehr News Agency said that dissatisfaction among the crew was growing due to the long deployment of the warship. Their family members have also protested against the long-term deployment of the warship. The long stay has had an impact on the soldiers.

According to the report, an adviser to US Central Command (Centcom) chief Brad Cooper went to the warship to discuss the situation. It is claimed that he was booed and water bottles were thrown at him while he was addressing the crew.

Later, the situation became more heated and a clash broke out between the crew. Knives and other sharp weapons were used in this. Iranian sources claim that seven people were killed and several others were injured in the incident.

The report also noted that the situation on board the warship remains tense. However, there has been no independent confirmation of this claim.

The Abraham Lincoln's long-term deployment has already raised concerns among families of US military personnel. Recent reports have highlighted the long hours at sea, supply shortages and stress on the crew.

The report claims that the warship has been deployed for 263 days and has been at sea for 208 consecutive days. However, the claim that seven sailors were killed has not yet been independently verified.