During a recent port call in Thailand, the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln drew scrutiny for its apparent rusted exterior.
The carrier had been at sea for roughly nine months, during which it supported operations tied to the US‑Israel war with Iran.
Military experts, consulted by BBC Verify, noted that while the deployment duration was unusually long, the carrier’s wear and tear remain within expected limits.
Article produced by Kevin Nguyen and Blanca Estrada, with graphics by Leo Scutt‑Ritchie.
