Eight U.S. Navy sailors attempted suicide during a deployment that included combat operations against Iran.
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Eight U.S. Navy sailors attempted suicide during a deployment that included combat operations against Iran.
Parent: MilitaryEntity: U.S. NavyImpact: negativeDate: Sep 24, 2026Target: The mental health and well-being of military personnel during combat deployments
The high rate of suicide attempts among sailors during combat deployments indicates a significant mental health crisis within the military.
Parent: Mental HealthEntity: Military PersonnelImpact: negativeDate: Sep 24, 2026Target: The adequacy of mental health support for military personnel in combat zones
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Eight sailors assigned to US carrier group that fought in Iran war attempted suicide, Navy secretary tells Congress (Zachary Cohen/CNN)
https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/23/politics/eight-sailors-lincoln-carrier-group-iran-war-attempted-suicide
http://www.memeorandum.com/260923/p143#a260923p143
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🇺🇸 ❌ 🇮🇷 — Eight U.S. Navy sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a deployment that included combat operations against #Iran, a letter from acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says. CNN obtained the letter, according to CNN. No one died by suicide, but one official called eight attempts “incredibly high.”
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#iran