US EditionIran’s Guards say they ‘struck’ US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims four ballistic missiles struck USS Abraham Lincoln, but U.S. Central Command denies any impact; three U.S. service members killed in related operations.
- The IRGC claimed on Sunday that it struck the USS Abraham Lincoln, U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, with four ballistic missiles, but U.S. Central Command called the claim a 'lie' and said the missiles didn't come close.
- Iran says its recent strikes followed Saturday and is retaliation for U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeting Gulf states and U.S. bases, including the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- Operating off Oman, the USS Abraham Lincoln is a nuclear-powered, fifth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier homeported in San Diego, California, launching strikes under Operation Epic Fury.
- Reported casualties include three U.S. service members killed and five seriously wounded, with Gulf cities experiencing civilian casualties and airport closures.
- The United Nations held an emergency meeting and called for de-escalation as Israel warned of more strikes, describing the episode as the first direct attack on a U.S. aircraft carrier in decades, raising regional escalation concerns.
154 Articles
154 Articles
Tensions between Iran and the United States are rising. Following the US airstrike, Iran has retaliated. Iran has fired four missiles at America's most powerful aircraft, the Abraham Lincoln. The US has also stated that it has targeted its ballistic missile bases. Meanwhile, the US military has released a video of the operation, highlighting the gravity of the situation. This conflict could pose a significant threat to regional stability.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have claimed to have damaged the U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln with rockets. Americans make it clear that there was no successful attack.
The Virginian Pilot
Daily PressU.S. Central Command denies USS Abraham Lincoln struck by ballistic missiles
The U.S. Central Command on Sunday denied claims by Iran that it had struck the San Diego-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles as it operated in the Arabian Sea. “The Lincoln was not hit,” CENTCOM said in a statement. “The missiles launched didn’t even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM’s relentless campaign to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian…
The U.S. Armed Forces Central Command said this Sunday that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier “was not hit” by four Iranian missiles as reported by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard through official Iranian media.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
