Iran Claims Attack on USS Abraham Lincoln Amidst Rising Tensions

Washington D.C. – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Sunday, March 1, 2026, to have attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Gulf with four ballistic missiles. This claim comes after a joint U.S.-Israeli offensive resulted in the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei . The United States has refuted these claims, stating that the missiles did not come close to the carrier and no damage occurred.

IRGC’s Operation True Promise-4

The IRGC stated the attack was part of “Operation True Promise-4,” a campaign targeting U.S. And allied military assets across the Middle East . According to the IRGC, earlier strikes targeted American and Israeli sites, involving multiple waves of missiles and drones aimed at naval vessels and bases in Kuwait, among other regional locations.

U.S. Response and Verification

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has publicly denied the IRGC’s assertion, stating that the USS Abraham Lincoln was not hit by any missiles and that the launched projectiles “didn’t even come close” . CENTCOM affirmed that the carrier continues to operate and launch aircraft in support of operations aimed at defending against threats from the Iranian regime.

USS Abraham Lincoln: Capabilities and Deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, considered one of the largest warships in the world . As a Nimitz-class carrier, it measures 333 meters in length and can carry approximately 100,000 tons of equipment, including around 65 aircraft and numerous missiles.

The USS Abraham Lincoln was deployed to the Gulf region in late January 2026 amid heightened tensions following Iran’s crackdown on protesters.

Casualties Reported

Fox News reported that three U.S. Service members were killed in action and five were seriously injured in operations against Iran, marking the first casualties among U.S. Personnel since the commencement of the bombing campaign against Iran and the death of its top leader . The Pentagon has not yet provided further details.

Escalating Tensions

The conflicting reports and claims underscore the escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The situation remains fluid, with concerns growing over potential further military escalation in the region .