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Iran Tried to Sink a US Aircraft! – Story Of The Day
In the latest clash between Tehran and Washington, a dramatic military encounter in the Arabian Sea has revived fears of escalation — but the facts tell a more nuanced story than headlines claiming an Iranian attempt to “sink” a U.S. warship.
What Happened: A Drone Near a U.S. Aircraft Carrier
On February 3, 2026, U.S. military forces shot down an Iranian Shahed‑139 unmanned aerial vehicle ( drone) that was approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operating in the Arabian Sea. (USNI News)
According to the U.S. Central Command, the drone flew toward the carrier with an “unclear and aggressive” flight path and ignored multiple de‑escalatory signals while the ship was in international waters. A Marine Corps F‑35C fighter jet destroyed the drone in self‑defense to protect the carrier and its crew. No U.S. personnel were hurt, and there was no damage to any U.S. equipment. (USNI News)
No “Sinking” — Just a Shot‑Down Drone
Despite dramatic claims in some social posts and commentary, there’s no evidence that Iran came close to “sinking” the U.S. aircraft carrier. Modern carriers like the Abraham Lincoln operate with extensive defensive systems, and the drone itself posed no credible, direct threat of sinking a vessel of that size. The U.S. response was a precautionary shoot‑down to prevent potential escalation. (USNI News)
The term “tried to sink” appears to be an exaggeration of the actual event — which was more accurately a tense aerial encounter in a broader context of rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.
