Iran claims to have attacked the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln with a cruise missile, just an hour after the Navy’s warning. However, there has been no confirmation or response from the US on Iran’s claim. Iran claimed to have attacked the Abraham Lincoln on state TV.
According to Iranian state media, they fired a coastal cruise missile at the US warship Abraham Lincoln while it was underway. The extent of the damage caused by the missile remains unknown. However, unconfirmed reports suggest that Iran fired a missile at the Abraham Lincoln near Chabahar port. This development comes amid Tehran’s escalating rhetoric, even after the US sent Iran a 15-point peace plan.
Abraham Lincoln was a former US President, and the aircraft carrier, Abraham Lincoln, is named after him. It is considered one of the world’s most powerful warships. It is a mobile airbase that can deploy 60–70 fighter planes and helicopters. This warship can launch airstrikes and defend itself while underwater. This warship is powered by nuclear power and is equipped with nuclear reactors. It can operate for years without refueling. It is approximately 333 meters long and can carry 5,000 people, including crew members and air wing. Only the American Navy has information about the exact location of the Abraham Lincoln. It also travels in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Persian Gulf.