Iran Claims Attack on USS Abraham Lincoln, US Military Denies Strike
Tehran asserted on Sunday, March 1, 2026, that it attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier with four ballistic missiles, a claim swiftly denied by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The incident follows the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint offensive by the United States, and Israel.
IRGC Claims Responsibility
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a statement claiming the attack on the USS Abraham Lincoln, stating that the strikes were part of a broader operation targeting American and Israeli interests in the region. According to the IRGC, the attack signifies a new phase in their campaign against perceived enemies, warning that “both land and sea will increasingly become the graveyard of the invading terrorists.” Times Now News
US Military Denies the Attack
CENTCOM has firmly refuted the IRGC’s claims, stating that the missiles launched by Iran did not come close to hitting the USS Abraham Lincoln. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), CENTCOM declared, “Iran’s IRGC claims to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles. LIE. The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close.” The Week
CENTCOM further emphasized that the USS Abraham Lincoln continues to operate and launch aircraft in support of its ongoing campaign to defend against threats from the Iranian regime. The Week
Operation True Promise-4
The IRGC’s claims of attacking the USS Abraham Lincoln are linked to what they have termed “Operation True Promise-4,” a campaign targeting U.S. And allied military assets across the Middle East. This operation reportedly includes missile and drone attacks on naval vessels and bases in countries such as Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar. Economic Times
Escalating Tensions
The conflicting reports from Iran and the U.S. Highlight the escalating tensions in the region following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The situation remains fluid, with concerns growing over potential further military escalation. Economic Times