Strike on the Symbol of the U.S. Navy: Iran Announces "Abraham Lincoln" Aircraft Carrier Lost Combat Capability
Zolfagharie: The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has rendered the U.S. "Abraham Lincoln" aircraft carrier inoperable
The spokesperson for the "Hattam al-Anbiya" Command, Ebrahim Zolfagharie, announced that the U.S. **"Abraham Lincoln" aircraft carrier has lost its combat capability**.
According to him, the ship was attacked by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. Zolfagharie said that the aircraft carrier was damaged after the attack and has evacuated the area and returned to the United States. Iranian state television IRIB broadcast this statement.
However, the commander's spokesperson did not specify the exact time of the attack or whether it was part of a new round of strikes. Previously, Iran had repeatedly announced that it had launched missiles at the ship. Iranian Ambassador to Russia Qazim Jalaali also reported the news of the aircraft carrier being attacked and confirmed that the ship was indeed damaged.
The "Abraham Lincoln" is one of the largest ships in the U.S. Navy, capable of carrying 65 to 90 various types of aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters.
The military actions between the United States and Israel against Iran have entered their second week, with both sides continuing to strike each other.
Jerusalem claims that its goal is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Washington has warned that it is prepared to destroy Iran's military potential and has called on the Iranian people to oppose the current regime.
Iran emphasized that it will defend itself, and currently sees no reason to resume negotiations.
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