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Trump's silent Iran war: Withheld information, shifting objectives and skilled deception
Le Monde.fr • • nation
Key Points:
- American soldiers deployed in the Middle East have experienced strict internal discipline and limited public exposure, contrasting with the open complaints seen from Russian troops in Ukraine.
- The Pentagon has maintained tight control over information despite strategic setbacks in the conflict with Iran, leaving the public and Congress with only partial insights.
- Relatives of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln reported poor living conditions aboard the aircraft carrier, including non-operational toilets, moldy showers, broken laundry facilities, and lack of hot water.
- Photos of substandard meal trays circulated on social media, although the Pentagon denied any issues with supplies on the ship.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for nine months, docking for only two days during this period, highlighting the challenging conditions faced by the crew.
