The attack forced the nuclear-powered behemoth to change its position in the Arabian Sea, according to Tehran.

Iranian missiles fired at US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Navy commander Shahram Irani openly threatened further strikes if “enemy ships” continued to remain within range of Iranian forces.

The attack is part of a massive response by Tehran to the air strikes by the USA and Israel that have been ongoing since February 28th. As part of the “Operation Epic Fury” The “Lincoln” acts as a central starting point for attack missions against Iranian targets.

Flight operations under high tension: routine and risks on the CVN-72

Even beyond direct combat operations, service on the USS Abraham Lincoln involves significant operational risks. At the beginning of March, video recordings by sailors from an escort ship illustrated the complexity of flight maneuvers in the Arabian Sea. The photos show machines from the “Tophatters“ – the oldest active squadron in the US Navy – returning from a mission.

A so-called bolter was particularly highlighted. An F/A-18E Super Hornet missed the arresting cables on the flight deck during its landing approach.

In such a situation, the pilot must fully activate the afterburner within a fraction of a second in order to take off safely and avoid falling over the edge of the deck. Such maneuvers are an integral part of the carrier’s everyday life, but under the current operating conditions they require the utmost precision from the crew and pilots.

Background and technical data on the USS Abraham Lincoln

The USS Abraham Lincoln is the centerpiece of the U.S. presence in the region. Here are the most important facts about the ship and its current use:

The USS Abraham Lincoln is a central part of “Operation Epic Fury” in Iran, which began at the end of February 2026. The aircraft carrier is currently operating in the northern part of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, carrying out strike missions.