Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:20am on 13 Mar 2026,Friday International
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched missiles and drones that struck the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Sea of Oman, asserting the vessel was damaged and forced to withdraw amid ongoing Middle East hostilities. Tehran framed the action as retaliation in the broader conflict. However, the United States military has strongly denied the claim, stating the carrier was not hit or harmed, and remains operational alongside its strike group, continuing regional missions. The conflicting narratives reflect rising U.S.–Iran tensions and the fog of war over military engagements at sea. (PC: AP)
