CENTCOM says Iranian drone approach USS Abraham Lincoln with ‘unclear intent’ before being shot down.
The U.S. military shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, citing self-defense. The drone was deemed to have “unclear intent” and ignored de-escalatory measures from U.S. forces. This incident occurs amid easing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as diplomatic negotiations are set to proceed, although it remains uncertain if the drone’s downing will impact those discussions. Additionally, CENTCOM accused Iranian forces of harassing a U.S. merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
