Eight sailors assigned to US carrier group that fought in Iran war attempted suicide, Navy secretary tells Congress — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eight-sailors-assigned-to-us-carrier-group-that-fought-in-iran-war-attempted-suicide-navy-secretary-tells-congressContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Navy Reports Eight Sailor Suicides on Carrier Grouphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eight-sailors-assigned-to-us-carrier-group-that-fought-in-iran-war-attempted-suicide-navy-secretary-tells-congresshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eight-sailors-assigned-to-us-carrier-group-that-fought-in-iran-war-attempted-suicide-navy-secretary-tells-congress#u83792Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:40:29 +0000Eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a deployment that included operations connected to the Iran war. The figures were disclosed to Congress by the acting Navy secretary, according to official correspondence. The disclosure highlights severe mental health strains experienced by military personnel during extended and high-intensity deployments. Lawmakers and military officials are facing renewed scrutiny regarding the support systems available to service members deployed in active combat zones.Why it mattersThe USS Abraham Lincoln carri