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strikeAug 16, 2026

US commander visits USS Lincoln as Gaza and Lebanon tensions sharpen

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US commander visits USS Lincoln as Gaza and Lebanon tensions sharpen US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper visited the USS Lincoln as Israel struck southern Lebanon and Hamas held Gaza talks in Cairo.

Source: India Today World Desk — Read the full report

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  • India Today World DeskBy India Today World Desk

    US commander visits USS Lincoln as Gaza and Lebanon tensions sharpen US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper visited the USS Lincoln as Israel struck southern Lebanon and Hamas held Gaza talks in Cairo. The parallel moves underlined how the regional war remains volatile, wit…

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