The USNS Big Horn suffered significant damage while at sea amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, impacting the U.S. Navy's deterrence operations.
The ship was damaged in the Arabian Sea, close to a shoreline, and although the details of the incident remain unclear, it poses challenges for the Navy.
With the crew safe, the damage may have resulted from flooding in one of its compartments, although officials have not ruled out other causes yet.
The Navy is exploring near-term solutions for sea-based refueling amidst this incident, which complicates their ongoing Middle East military posture.
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