The US Navy has fiercely rejected claims that its warships in the Middle East are running low on food amid escalating conflict with Iran.
On Thursday, USA Today published a piece that included interviews from family members of soldiers who were concerned their loved ones are going hungry, raising urgent concerns about whether troops are being adequately fed at mealtimes.
The report was accompanied by pictures of the measly portions being handed out to servicemembers on the USS Tripoli and the USS Abraham Lincoln.
'Recent reports alleging food shortages and poor quality aboard our deployed ships are false,' said the Chief of Naval Operations, an office run by Admiral Daryl Caudle.
'Both USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli have sufficient food onboard to serve their crews with healthy options. The health and wellbeing of our Sailors and Marines are my top priority, and every crew member continues to receive fully portioned, nutritionally balanced meals.'
Caudle's statement did not directly rebut or mention the USA Today report.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth similarly denied the allegations, calling them 'more FAKE NEWS from the Pharisee Press'.
'My team confirmed the logistics stats for the Lincoln & Tripoli. Both have 30+ days of Class I supplies (food) on board. NavCent monitors this everyday, for every ship. Our sailors deserve - and receive - the best,' Hegseth said.
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