US is deploying second aircraft carrier to West Asia, amid Iran tensions

Feb 13, 2026

The USS Ford strike group's new orders will have it joining the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the Persian Gulf as per...

US Centcom says USS Abraham Lincoln continues operations against targets in Iran

Mar 26, 2026

In a post on X, US CENTCOM said, "USS Abraham Lincoln continues flight operations against military targets in Iran while sailing in regional waters."

USS Abraham Lincoln leads US blockade operations in Arabian Sea: CENTCOM

Apr 17, 2026

In a post on X on Friday, CENTCOM said, "USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations in the Arabian Sea, April 16."

Iran claims missile strike on US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

Mar 01, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it attacked the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf after the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was...

US Navy jets launch from USS Abraham Lincoln during Operation Epic Fury: CENTCOM

Apr 07, 2026

In a post on X, CENTCOM shared visuals of the aircraft launching from the carrier, highlighting ongoing US military operations targeting sites in Iran.

US moves significant military forces in West Asia for possible strikes against Iran, Trump yet to make final call

Feb 19, 2026

The comes amidst Iran and Russia announcing joint naval drills in the Sea of Oman to deter any "unilateral action" in the region. The...