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Why were they fighting Iran?
The story mentions the USS Abraham Lincoln was involved in a major combat role against Iran. This likely refers to heightened tensions and military posturing in the Middle East, a region where the US has significant strategic interests. Naval deployments are often a show of force to deter potential adversaries.
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