According to US media reports, several crew members aboard the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier said they reacted calmly to President Trump's comments that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding was "over," as the situation has changed significantly since the escalation of the conflict. One crew member said they felt "numb"; the crew is on 24/7 standby, ready to return to combat if necessary. This crew member stated that the potential invalidation of the memorandum of understanding introduces new uncertainty, as it could extend the carrier's deployment time.
