News · 1 March 2026
US rejects Iran strike claim, USS Lincoln operational.
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The United States has rejected Iran’s claim that it targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln, insisting the warship was not struck. In an official statement, the US military said the vessel was “not even close” to being hit and confirmed it remains fully operational. According to officials, the carrier continues launching aircraft as part of ongoing operations described as a sustained effort to protect Americans by countering threats posed by the Iranian regime.
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