Iran Claims Cruise Missile Attack on USS Abraham Lincoln Amid Escalating US–Iran War Tensions

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:09pm on 25 Mar 2026,Wednesday International

Iran has claimed it launched coast-to-sea cruise missiles at the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf, escalating the ongoing West Asia conflict. Iranian state media said the strike forced the carrier to change position and released an unverified video showing missile launches. The attack followed earlier warnings from Iran’s navy that the vessel would be targeted if it entered missile range. However, the United States has not confirmed any strike or damage, keeping the claim unverified. The incident comes amid rising hostilities, continued missile exchanges, and stalled ceasefire efforts, further heightening regional instability. 

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