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US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier, official says

The F-35C downed a Shahed-139 drone after it ignored de-escalation near USS Abraham Lincoln; Iranian forces also threatened a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said.

  • A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea.
  • The drone continued approaching the ship despite de-escalation attempts by U.S. forces in international waters.
  • Hours later, Iranian forces harassed a U.S.-flagged merchant vessel sailing in the Strait of Hormuz.
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'The president has a range of options on the table': Tensions rise after US shoots down Iranian drone

The U.S. Navy shot down an Iranian drone approaching an aircraft carrier as President Trump seeks a nuclear deal with Iran amid escalating tensions.

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The incident occurred as regional diplomats tried to organize a meeting between Tehran and Washington in the coming days.

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ORF.at News broke the news in Vienna, Austria on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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