01.03.2026 17:21
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced that they struck the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which the U.S. sent to the region weeks ago, with 4 ballistic missiles. While it is unknown whether the missiles hit their target, the statement said, "The Iranian army's strong attacks on the enemy's weary military units have entered a new phase, and both land and sea will become a graveyard for the occupying terrorists."
Conflicts between the US, Israel, and Iran have intensified following the assassination of Iranian religious leader Ali Khamenei. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards, vowing revenge, have also increased the intensity of their attacks.
REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS STRIKE ABRAHAM LINCOLN WITH MISSILES The Iranian Revolutionary Guards targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which US President Donald Trump had sent to the region weeks before an attack on Iran. The Revolutionary Guards launched four ballistic missiles at the ship. It is still unclear whether the missiles hit the ship.
FOUR BALLISTIC MISSILES WERE FIRED In a statement regarding the matter from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, it was stated: "Following the proud actions of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the attack on the targets of the American-Zionist enemies, a ballistic missile attack was carried out on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier belonging to the US Army."
USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran's powerful attacks on the enemy's weary military units have entered a new phase, and both land and sea will become a graveyard for the occupying terrorists."
TRUMP HAD SENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN TO THE MIDDLE EAST On January 28, US President Donald Trump stated in a social media post that a massive "Armada" (a large naval force belonging to the US Navy) was advancing towards Iran, calling on the Tehran administration to negotiate, otherwise a "worse attack" would be carried out.
Trump indicated that this Armada was larger than the fleet sent to Venezuela, led by the "USS Abraham Lincoln" aircraft carrier, stating, "(The fleet) is ready, willing, and capable of carrying out its mission quickly and violently if necessary, just like in Venezuela."
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) also announced on January 26 that the "USS Abraham Lincoln" aircraft carrier strike group had been deployed to the Middle East to "support regional security and stability."
According to a report by the New York Times (NYT) on February 13, based on information from four US officials, it was stated that the aircraft carrier "USS Gerald R. Ford" stationed in the Caribbean and its accompanying ships were decided to be sent to the Middle East.
FEATURES OF THE SHIP The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), which has been deployed to the region and is at the center of the tension, is known as one of the most powerful aircraft carriers of the US. This massive floating fortress, powered by nuclear energy and over 330 meters long, has a capacity to carry approximately 90 aircraft and helicopters. Protected by advanced radar systems and missile defense networks, the ship serves as the main command and strike center for operations in the region with its F-35C and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter jets.