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Gulf waters are on edge tonight.
According to statements from Tehran, missiles were launched toward U.S. naval assets operating in the Gulf following earlier military operations involving U.S. and Israeli forces. Iranian sources described the action as a “direct response.”
However, as of this writing, U.S. defense officials have not confirmed any successful strike on the carrier. No official Pentagon statement has acknowledged damage to the vessel.
What We Know So Far
Iran claims the USS Abraham Lincoln was targeted in retaliatory action.
No independent confirmation of damage has been released.
U.S. officials have not issued a public response regarding the claim.
Regional military alert levels remain elevated.
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