Published September 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated September 24, 2026 at 4:11 AM ET
Eight sailors attempted suicide during USS Lincoln's Iran war deployment
5 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by The Hill. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
The Navy confirmed that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide. The Acting Navy Secretary disclosed the incidents. The attempts occurred during the strike group's months-long deployment, described as an Iran war deployment.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 8 d ago, when The Hill reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 7 d ago from New York Times.
