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U.S. forces shot down a Shahed-139 Iranian drone that approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, with an F-35C taking it out and no injuries or damage reported. The incident added to regional tensions as Washington has deployed more forces and assets nearby, following Iranian harassment of a U.S.-flagged tanker and amid ongoing, narrower-format negotiations over a nuclear deal.
U.S. forces shot down a Shahed-139 drone that aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea; no American personnel were harmed, and CENTCOM said Iran’s harassment of a US-flagged tanker later highlighted ongoing regional tensions.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has departed Malaysia and is now in the South China Sea, accompanied by its escorts, as part of its ongoing deployment. This movement coincides with increased naval activity in the region, including Russian and Chinese military operations. A Russian surface action group and submarine have entered the South China Sea after port visits in Southeast Asia, while Chinese naval vessels have been tracked near Japan. Additionally, a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon conducted a transit through the Taiwan Strait, drawing criticism from China.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has exited the Red Sea after a three-month deployment, following Yemeni military operations targeting US warships. The USS Harry S. Truman is set to move to the Mediterranean Sea. Yemeni forces claimed successful attacks on the Lincoln, forcing it to retreat, although US officials reported no injuries or damage. The US and UK have been involved in military actions against Yemen, which continues to resist despite heavy airstrikes.