Iranian state media Press TV and IRNA have claimed that their military has targeted the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. It is being told that this attack was carried out through coastal cruise missiles, after which the American ship was forced to change its position. However, no official confirmation has been made yet by the United States regarding this claim.
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What did Iranian media and officials say about the attack?
According to Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, Commander of the Iranian Navy, every activity of the American ship was being monitored. As soon as it came within the range of Iranian missiles, cruise missiles were fired at it. Press TV reported that this action was taken by the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Sea of Oman. Iran says the attack occurred about 340 kilometers from its maritime border, forcing the US carrier to retreat. Iranian officials say that the American fleet is now facing strategic defeat.
Has America confirmed this attack?
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) or the US Defense Ministry has not confirmed this latest claim of March 25, 2026. Even before this, on March 1, 2026, Iran had claimed a ballistic missile attack, which was completely rejected by America. Then America proved Iranian claims wrong by releasing latest pictures of USS Abraham Lincoln patrolling in the Arabian Sea. Even at present, American officials have not said about any missile attack or damage.
List of events and highlights
Date Events and Claims 1 March 2026 Iran claimed ballistic missile attack, which was denied by the US 7 March 2026 US released pictures of the ship to refute 25 March 2026 Iran made a new claim of attack with cruise missile Location Oman Sea and Arabian Sea region Ship status USS Abraham Lincoln is still active in the Middle East region
