Tehran: In a major escalation of regional hostilities, Iranian state media has claimed that the United States Navy’s aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, was targeted in a direct missile strike. According to reports from Tehran, four ballistic missiles were launched at the formidable US warship.
2. Key Highlights of the Incident:
- The Claim: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a statement claiming they fired four ballistic missiles directed at the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- Awaiting Confirmation: Despite the aggressive claims broadcasted by Iranian state media, there is currently no official confirmation that the projectiles successfully hit their intended target or caused any damage.
- US Silence: The Pentagon and the US military have not yet issued an official statement or confirmed the Iranian claims regarding the aircraft carrier.
