00:16On March 25, 2026, Iran's regular army announced that its naval forces had fired shore-to-sea
00:23cruise missiles at the U.S. Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln.
00:30Iranian officials described the action as a deliberate missile operation, saying it was
00:36in response to the reported sinking or damage of the Iranian destroyer Iris Dana, which Tehran
00:42says cost dozens of lives. Iran's Navy commander, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, stated that Iranian
00:50forces are monitoring the carrier's movements and said it could be struck whenever it enters
00:56the range of Iranian weapons. The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has been operating
01:02in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman since early 2026. After leaving the South China Sea in January,
01:10the carrier began its deployment amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.
01:15Iran's coastal cruise missiles, such as the NUR and its variants, are part of a broader strategy
01:22aimed at defending its maritime approaches and projecting naval capability across the Persian
01:27Gulf and nearby waters. The carrier itself is one of the U.S. Navy's most powerful assets,
01:34home-ported in San Diego and equipped with roughly 60 to 70 aircraft, escorted by guided missile
01:41destroyers and other support vessels. Its presence in the region reflects mounting strategic competition
01:47and unresolved disputes between Tehran and Washington. While Iranian statements emphasize
01:53readiness and resolve, U.S. military officials have maintained that the Abraham Lincoln continues
02:00its operations in the region, launching missions and maintaining operational status. The U.S. military
02:06has previously rejected claims of successful strikes, and the carrier has remained active
02:12at sea. Iran's announcement, coming at a time of intense strategic competition, underscores
02:18how maritime dynamics are at the center of this evolving conflict environment, with both sides
02:24closely watching each other's naval movements.
02:27Outs?
02:28Outs!
02:45You many!
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