Iran Claims It Will Strike Once the "Lincoln" Aircraft Carrier Enters Range

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 29 - According to reports from the Islamic Republic News Agency and several other media outlets on the 29th, Iranian Navy Commander Shahram Irani warned that once the U.S. aircraft carrier strike group USS Lincoln enters range, Iran will launch various missiles from the coast to strike at sea.

Irani stated that Iran has fully controlled the waters east of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, and is waiting for the opportunity to take revenge on the enemy. Iran is closely monitoring the position and movements of the USS Lincoln strike group.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iran will launch various missiles from the coast against the U.S. aircraft carrier Lincoln once it enters range.
Location
Strait of Hormuz · Gulf of Oman
Unit
Iranian Navy
Time
March 29, 2023
Equipment
missiles
Summary

Iran's Navy Commander warned that Iran will launch various missiles from the coast against the U.S. aircraft carrier Lincoln once it enters range. Iran has asserted control over the waters east of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, awaiting the opportunity to retaliate against the enemy. The Iranian forces are closely monitoring the Lincoln carrier group's position and movements.

Key Facts
  • Iran's Navy Commander warned of missile strikes against the U.S. Lincoln carrier group.
  • Iran has full control over the waters east of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
  • Iran is monitoring the position and movements of the Lincoln carrier group.