USS LINCOLN BLOODY MUTINY
What happened aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln? Is it a
sign of the political fracturing of the USA?
By Sidney Hey
When a superpower begins to lose its dominance of the seas, it is a sign that it will soon cease to be one. The striking and bloody incident that took place on board the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln in the Indian Ocean which the Western media were unable to conceal could be foreshadowing a rift within the US establishment and, with it, a crisis that could lead to something many have been speculating about for a decade: civil war.
This is what happened in Rome. The first cracks in
that magnificent empire became apparent in its legions and in a declining
economy that sowed anarchy throughout its domains. Donald Trump could be the
Odoacer of a declining Rome who, in 476, brought an end to what remained of the
empire. If that were the case, Marco Rubio would be the ‘Brutus’ and his other
lieutenants would divide up the spoils.
Military sources close to the Islamic Republic of
Iran, as reported by media outlets such as “Tasnim News”, stated that a fight
broke out between the crew and their superiors, resulting in no fewer than
seven deaths. Immediately following this leak, US media particularly those
close to the Pentagon, such as the “Military Times” put forward a very
different account, claiming that several crew members had attempted suicide by
jumping overboard. The families of those on board have lodged complaints with
the White House seeking clarification of what happened, but have not yet
received any response. But what lies behind this glossed-over picture is a deep-seated
crisis between the White House and the Pentagon, reflected in the growing discontent
amongst officers and middle-ranking personnel in the Navy.
The beginnings of a mutiny on the world’s most
powerful floating fortress go far beyond a mere anecdote; indeed, the facts are
likely to be far more serious than those that have come to light. The nervous
breakdown evident in the skirmishes amongst the crew of the USS Lincoln which
became apparent in the presence of officials who had arrived from Washington DC
exposes serious morale issues amongst the sailors following months without calling
at port, compounded by the constant stress caused by drone and ballistic
missile attacks.
This makes it clear that, in addition to the impunity
to which the US had become accustomed, the assurance of being able to act
without consequences has also come to an end.
For his part, Donald Trump himself posted on social
media that “the Iranians were defeated”, amongst other far-fetched claims that
not even his own commanders believe. This only serves to highlight the
inconsistencies between what the administration in Washington says and what is
actually happening in the Indian Ocean. There is great frustration amongst the
troops, all because they have had to spend over a year drifting on the high
seas to serve the decisions of an ‘orange’ bloke who is, at the same time,
controlled by Israel.
What happened on the USS Abraham Lincoln is extremely
serious far too serious for a president to turn a blind eye to. This is a
reality that has always been a taboo subject within the armed forces and
highlights a psychological situation that cannot be concealed. Even some US
analysts, such as former CIA analyst Larry Johnson, have pointed out that the
pressure to which the sailors in this task force were subjected typically leads
to alcoholism, drug abuse and suicide.
It was Trump who has placed his naval force under
unbearable pressure, and this is exacerbated by the contingencies that arose when
aggressive actions against Iran were launched. It is true that the person
directly responsible has been the dimwit Pete Hegseth, but who appointed
Hegseth to the post? And from there, whom did this ‘Big Champ’ choose to fill
the top command positions on the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US armed forces?
Incompetence and a lack of realism are taking their toll, and the worst thing is
that the full consequences have yet to be revealed. They had a warning last year with Yemen,
where Ansar Allah taught them a harsh lesson about the dangers of picking a
fight with those who can and know how to fight. Bombing cities, ports and
villages may be very easy, but facing a motivated, determined and tireless
enemy who uses equipment that, by all logic, should already be obsolete that is
something very difficult to contend with.
Added to this, the sheer volume of media coverage
broadcasting images that lend credibility to reports of the Islamic
resistance’s activities has turned the false narratives peddled by the Western
media to their own citizens on their head.
In the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC have given them a
very nasty time and, far from backing down or calling for a truce, have forced
the US task force to stand clear of the Iranian coast for the simple reason
that they could lose their flagship. And this is neither speculation nor
propaganda. The facts on the ground are compelling, establishing Iran as the
undisputed victor whilst simultaneously elevating China to the status of a
superpower; China undoubtedly plays a strategic role, providing discreet yet
sufficiently effective support to ensure that the IRGC possesses the firepower
that the US Navy clearly fears.
It is true that Chinese influence had already been
growing for at least 15 years, but it is undoubtedly Donald Trump who has
accelerated the collapse of whatever remaining potential the US had. If we add
to this the lies told by its president, there is nothing more to say.
As soon as this leak became public knowledge, the
White House picked up the phone and pleaded with the Pakistani mediators to try
to persuade their Iranian counterparts to return to the negotiating table. But
for that to happen, it would have to be acknowledged that the memorandum of
understanding remains in force and Tehran has made it clear that this will not
be the case, due to the Americans’ own actions.
