Iran Attacks USS Abraham Lincoln With Four Ballistic Missiles, IRGC Says in Statement

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between Tehran and Washington, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it attacked the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with four ballistic missiles, according to an official statement released on March 1, 2026. The announcement marks one of the most serious confrontations between the Islamic Republic and the United States in years, raising fears of a wider conflict spanning land and sea across the Middle East.

The IRGC’s public relations office said the strike was part of “Operation True Promise 4,” a campaign Tehran has launched against “American-Zionist enemy targets” following recent hostilities involving both the United States and Israel. In its statement, the Guards emphatically declared that USS Abraham Lincoln — one of the US Navy’s key aircraft carriers currently in the Persian Gulf region — was hit directly by four ballistic missiles. The statement also warned that “the land and sea will increasingly become the graveyard of terrorist aggressors,” indicating a readiness to expand the campaign.Iran Attacks USS Abraham Lincoln

IRGC Announces ‘Operation True Promise 4’ Targeting U.S. Carrier

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday claimed it launched four ballistic missiles at the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in what it described as a major escalation in regional tensions. According to a statement released by the IRGC, the strike was part of an operation named “True Promise 4,” aimed at what Tehran called “hostile American military assets” operating in the Persian Gulf region. The IRGC alleged that the missiles directly targeted the carrier group currently deployed in Middle Eastern waters. However, Iranian authorities have not provided visual proof or independent verification of the claimed strike. U.S. defense officials have not yet confirmed the impact or damage, and assessments are reportedly ongoing.Iran Attacks USS Abraham Lincoln

The reported attack comes amid already heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. In recent days, military movements in the Persian Gulf have intensified, with U.S. naval forces maintaining a visible presence as a deterrent against potential threats. The USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear-powered Nimitz-class carrier, is considered one of the most powerful warships in the world, typically operating with a strike group that includes guided-missile destroyers and support vessels.ranian state media described the missile launch as a “decisive response” to what it called recent aggression against Iranian interests. Analysts warn that if confirmed, the targeting of a U.S. aircraft carrier with ballistic missiles would mark one of the most serious direct confrontations between the two nations in years.Iran Attacks USS Abraham Lincoln

International observers are closely monitoring the situation, as any confirmed damage to a U.S. carrier could significantly escalate the conflict. Global oil markets showed early signs of volatility following the announcement, reflecting fears of disruption in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz — a key route for global energy shipments.Defense experts caution that wartime statements from military organizations often require independent confirmation. At the time of publication, there has been no official U.S. confirmation of a successful missile hit. Satellite imagery and military briefings in the coming hours are expected to provide clearer details.Iran Attacks USS Abraham Lincoln