NYT
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East After Months at Sea in Operation Against Iran
Thursday, August 20, 2026
The USS Abraham Lincoln completed a nine-month deployment in the Middle East and departed the region heading to San Diego. The carrier was deployed to support U.S. operations in the area during its time abroad. The ship is expected to return to its home base in San Diego.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/us/politics/uss-abraham-lincoln-iran.html