Iran warned it could sink the US Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln with hypersonic missiles if provoked.

Deployment and immediate situation

The Abraham Lincoln is operating in the gulf region amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Iran’s warning constitutes a direct threat to a named vessel and refers specifically to the use of hypersonic missile systems in a scenario of provocation.

Statements and attribution

The original message attributes the warning to Iranian authorities; the statement asserts a retaliatory capability against the carrier in the event of hostile actions.

No specific timeline, date, or named Iranian official was provided with the warning in the available report, leaving details about intent and operational plans unspecified.

Context and military implications

Threats involving hypersonic weapons highlight the evolving character of regional deterrence and the emphasis on advanced strike capabilities by state actors.

Such declarations may affect naval manoeuvres, force posture, and rules of engagement for vessels operating in the gulf, though concrete changes have not been detailed.

Information limitations

At present, independent verification of the technical readiness or deployment status of any hypersonic systems referenced in the warning is not available in open sources.

Official responses from the United States or further clarifications from Iranian authorities have not been included in the initial message summarising the threat.