An Iranian drone was shot down as it aggressively approached an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, a US military spokesman has said. An F-35C stealth fighter jet which took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln warship shot down the drone in self-defence to protect the aircraft carrier and its personnel, US Central Command spokesman Capt Tim Hawkins stated. The ship was approximately 500 miles from the Iranian coast when the drone approached it with unclear intent. Fortunately, no US service members were harmed and no equipment was damaged. This incident comes as the US continues to build up a military presence in the region, with ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
US Military Intercepts Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier
US Military Intercepts Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier
An Iranian drone approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln was shot down by a US fighter jet as tensions escalate in the Arabian Sea.
In a significant military engagement, the US Central Command reported that an Iranian drone was shot down after approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln aggressively. The drone was intercepted by an F-35C fighter jet launched from the aircraft carrier, ensuring the safety of the vessel and its crew. This incident occurs amid rising tensions between the US and Iran, with the USS Abraham Lincoln operating approximately 500 miles off the Iranian coast.
