Tehran announces targeting of aircraft carrier 'Abraham Lincoln' with cruise missiles, Washington denies

The command of the naval force of the Iranian army announced the implementation of a missile targeting operation that struck the American aircraft carrier 'Abraham Lincoln' stationed in the region. Military sources confirmed that the attack was carried out using cruise missiles, which forced the massive naval vessel to change its position and move away from the direct threat range.

Admiral Shahram Irani, commander of the naval force, explained that American movements in the region are subject to precise and continuous monitoring by Iranian surveillance units. He pointed out that any further approach to the country's vital space would be met with harsh military responses, stressing that the American fleet is now within the range of advanced missile systems.

For its part, the US Department of Defense quickly denied these reports, confirming that the aircraft carrier 'Abraham Lincoln' had not been subjected to any attack or direct targeting. American sources clarified that the carrier continues its routine missions in the Arabian Sea region, denying any material or human damage among its crews.

In a related context, the spokesman for the Iranian General Staff, Abu al-Fadl Shakarji, revealed additional details related to previous operations that took place in mid-March. Shakarji claimed that the American carrier was forced to withdraw from the operational range after being subjected to field military pressure resulting from Iranian surveillance and targeting operations.

These developments come amid previous Iranian reports that spoke of the aircraft carrier 'Gerald Ford' being taken out of operational service last week as a result of a similar targeting. Tehran insists that its naval defense capabilities are now capable of neutralizing the largest naval vessels belonging to the United States in the region's waters.

On the other hand, the US Navy presented a completely different account of the 'Gerald Ford' carrier being taken out of service, attributing the reason to a fire in the laundry section. American sources confirmed that the fire caused severe technical malfunctions that necessitated the withdrawal of the carrier from the theater of operations for urgent and comprehensive maintenance.

International media reported that the 'Ford' carrier was indeed transferred to Cypriot ports to begin repair operations, amid doubts about the speed of its return to service. Reports indicate significant technical complexities related to the jet aircraft systems on board the carrier, which increases its period of absence from actual service.

The region is witnessing a state of escalating tension between Tehran and Washington, as Iran seeks to prove its ability to impose new engagement equations in vital waterways. Iranian news agencies use these announcements to reinforce the official narrative about the decline of American military influence in the waters of the Gulf and the Arabian Sea.

Observers believe that the conflicting narratives between the two sides reflect a media and psychological war parallel to military movements on the ground. While Iran confirms the success of its missile strikes, Washington insists that the movements of its naval vessels are part of strategic repositioning and not a result of direct military threats.

Once this hostile fleet enters the range of our missile systems, it will become a target for powerful strikes from the Iranian Navy.