US Downs Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier in Arabian Sea

A US fighter jet shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone in the Arabian Sea after it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, approximately 500 miles from Iran’s coast. US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the drone ignored de-escalatory measures and posed a threat to US forces. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that CENTCOM acted appropriately to ensure safety in the region, while President Trump remains committed to diplomacy, contingent on Iran’s cooperation. Special envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to engage in discussions with Iranian officials later this week.

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