Highlights
- Former US President Donald Trump claimed Iran fired 100 missiles at the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
- He said all missiles were intercepted before reaching the ship.
- Iran warned it may attack the carrier again if given the opportunity.
- The incident reportedly took place in the Arabian Sea during a US military operation.
- Iran also claimed missile strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain.
Trump Claims Massive Missile Attack on US Warship
Speaking at the White House, Donald Trump said Iran launched a large missile attack on the US Navy’s aircraft carrier. He claims,
“They fired 100 missiles at one of our aircraft carriers. Every one of the 101 missiles was shot down.”
He claimed that US defence systems successfully intercepted all incoming missiles, preventing any damage.
Iranian Warning of Further Attacks
Iran later issued a warning that it could launch another strike on the USS Abraham Lincoln if the opportunity arises. This statement increased tensions between Iran and the United States.
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Missile Launch Footage Emerges
According to reports, footage showed Iran launching several cruise missiles from its coastline toward the sea. At the time, the USS Abraham Lincoln was deployed in the Arabian Sea in support of a US military mission reportedly called Operation Epic Fury.
Iran Claims Strikes on US Bases in the Region
Iran also stated that it carried out missile attacks on US military bases located in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain. These developments came at a time when the Trump administration had reportedly sent a 15-point peace proposal to Tehran in an effort to end ongoing conflict.
Source: Amar Desh
