Israel Iran War · 25 March 2026

Iran Claims Cruise Missile Strike on USS Abraham Lincoln

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Conflicting accounts have emerged over a missile attack on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Iran's army claimed Wednesday it fired coastal cruise missiles at the carrier, forcing it to change position. Trump stated Iran fired 101 missiles at the carrier and all were intercepted. US Central Command has not confirmed Wednesday's claim and previously called similar Iranian assertions false.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 March 2026 at 13:29

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