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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Aiza Moraña

'They're Hungry All the Time': US Sailors' Poor, Small Meals Near Iran Reveal a Crisis

Families of US military personnel deployed near Iran are raising alarms over severe food rationing aboard naval warships. Photographs from vessels like the USS Tripoli reveal nearly empty dinner trays featuring small portions of shredded meat, folded tortillas, and processed food.

While relatives attempt to send supplies to the Middle East, a sudden halt in postal services has left critical care packages stranded. The ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran has put an indefinite pause on mail delivery to 27 military ZIP codes, cutting off what is essentially a vital lifeline.

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