Iran on Monday said it had urged an end to the ongoing conflict in the region and demanded the release of its frozen overseas assets in response to the latest peace proposal put forward by the United States.&nbsp;Speaking during a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran had not sought any special concessions from Washington.&nbsp;“We did not demand any concessions. The only thing we demanded was Iran's legitimate rights,” Baqaei said.&nbsp;He stated that Iran’s conditions included “an end to the war in the region”, lifting the US naval blockade, and the “release of assets belonging to the Iranian people, which have for years been unjustly trapped in foreign banks”.&nbsp;The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran’s response to Washington’s proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Trump described Tehran’s reply as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!”&nbsp;Baqaei also accused the United States of continuing to place “unreasonable demands” on Iran, while insisting that Tehran’s reply to the proposal, delivered through Pakistan, “was not excessive”.&nbsp;Emphasising Iran’s stance on diplomacy, Baqaei said, “Whenever we are forced to fight, we will fight, and whenever there is room for diplomacy, we will seize that opportunity.”He added that “diplomacy has its own rules” and said all decisions would be taken in line with national interests, stressing that Iran remained committed to protecting the interests of its people.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nia-team-heads-to-bengaluru-after-gelatin-sticks-found-near-pm-modi-convoy-route-1778493741967">NIA team heads to Bengaluru after gelatin sticks found near PM Modi convoy route</a>&nbsp;During the briefing, Tehran also warned European countries against becoming involved in the growing tensions in the Gulf region. He said Tehran had cautioned them against entering “a crisis that would certainly bring them no benefit”.He further warned that “any interference in the Strait of Hormuz would further complicate the situation”.&nbsp;Britain and France are currently leading efforts to build an international coalition aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, although discussions are reportedly tied to the possibility of a future peace agreement between Washington and Tehran.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iranian authorities on Monday hanged a postgraduate student from an elite Tehran university on charges of espionage, the latest execution carried out against the backdrop of the war with the United States and Israel.&nbsp;Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was executed after being convicted of collaborating with the CIA and Mossad, according to the Iranian judiciary’s Mizan Online website.He is the fifth person to be executed on espionage charges since the war began in late February.

Iran said its response to the US peace proposal focused on ending the regional war, lifting the US naval blockade, and securing the release of frozen Iranian assets held abroad.

Iran on Monday said it had urged an end to the ongoing conflict in the region and demanded the release of its frozen overseas assets in response to the latest peace proposal put forward by the United States. Speaking during a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran had not sought any special concessions from Washington. “We did not demand any concessions. The only thing we demanded was Iran's legitimate rights,” Baqaei said. He stated that Iran’s conditions included “an end to the war in the region”, lifting the US naval blockade, and the “release of assets belonging to the Iranian people, which have for years been unjustly trapped in foreign banks”. The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran’s response to Washington’s proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Trump described Tehran’s reply as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Baqaei also accused the United States of continuing to place “unreasonable demands” on Iran, while insisting that Tehran’s reply to the proposal, delivered through Pakistan, “was not excessive”. Emphasising Iran’s stance on diplomacy, Baqaei said, “Whenever we are forced to fight, we will fight, and whenever there is room for diplomacy, we will seize that opportunity.” He added that “diplomacy has its own rules” and said all decisions would be taken in line with national interests, stressing that Iran remained committed to protecting the interests of its people. Also Read: NIA team heads to Bengaluru after gelatin sticks found near PM Modi convoy route During the briefing, Tehran also warned European countries against becoming involved in the growing tensions in the Gulf region. He said Tehran had cautioned them against entering “a crisis that would certainly bring them no benefit”. He further warned that “any interference in the Strait of Hormuz would further complicate the situation”. Britain and France are currently leading efforts to build an international coalition aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, although discussions are reportedly tied to the possibility of a future peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities on Monday hanged a postgraduate student from an elite Tehran university on charges of espionage, the latest execution carried out against the backdrop of the war with the United States and Israel. Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was executed after being convicted of collaborating with the CIA and Mossad, according to the Iranian judiciary’s Mizan Online website. He is the fifth person to be executed on espionage charges since the war began in late February.

Iran said its response to the US peace proposal focused on ending the regional war, lifting the US naval blockade, and securing the release of frozen Iranian assets held abroad.

‘We will fight whenever forced’: Iran says it sought legitimate rights after Trump rejected peace terms

Sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln wear 2kg steel-toed boots for vital protection. These heavy shoes provide heat resistance and slip protection on the world’s most dangerous flight deck.

Sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln wear 2kg steel-toed boots for vital protection. These heavy shoes provide heat resistance and slip protection on the world’s most dangerous flight deck.

'Flight Deck Boots': Why USS Abraham Lincoln sailors wear extremely heavy shoes

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses seawater-cooled Mark 7 Jet Blast Deflectors to handle 3,600°F exhaust fire. This advanced naval engineering prevents deck melting during critical operations in the Arabian Sea.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses seawater-cooled Mark 7 Jet Blast Deflectors to handle 3,600°F exhaust fire. This advanced naval engineering prevents deck melting during critical operations in the Arabian Sea.

'Blast Deflectors': What stops the USS Abraham Lincoln deck from melting away

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses water-powered fans and 100-foot ducts to quickly extract toxic smoke. This critical system protects 5,000 sailors during emergencies and intense Middle East operations.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses water-powered fans and 100-foot ducts to quickly extract toxic smoke. This critical system protects 5,000 sailors during emergencies and intense Middle East operations.

'Giant Fans': How the USS Abraham Lincoln pushes toxic smoke out of the ship

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses two A4W nuclear reactors to generate 260,000 horsepower. This Nimitz-class supercarrier sails continuously for 25 years at 30 knots without refuelling.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses two A4W nuclear reactors to generate 260,000 horsepower. This Nimitz-class supercarrier sails continuously for 25 years at 30 knots without refuelling.

'Twin Reactors': What powers the USS Abraham Lincoln for 25 years?

The 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln cannot dock at standard ports due to its 12.5-metre draft. It requires 15-metre deep channels, forcing it to anchor offshore and rely on small transport boats.

The 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln cannot dock at standard ports due to its 12.5-metre draft. It requires 15-metre deep channels, forcing it to anchor offshore and rely on small transport boats.

'Draft Limits': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln cannot enter most ports

The USS Abraham Lincoln relies on four 30-tonne, 7.6-metre bronze propellers. These screws handle 260,000 horsepower, resist seawater corrosion, and prevent biofouling for long deployments.

The USS Abraham Lincoln relies on four 30-tonne, 7.6-metre bronze propellers. These screws handle 260,000 horsepower, resist seawater corrosion, and prevent biofouling for long deployments.

'Brass Props': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln still uses massive 30-ton screws

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses strict Darken Ship and EMCON protocols to turn off lights and radars. This ensures the aircraft carrier remains hidden from adversaries during night operations at sea.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses strict Darken Ship and EMCON protocols to turn off lights and radars. This ensures the aircraft carrier remains hidden from adversaries during night operations at sea.

'Going dark': When does the USS Abraham Lincoln completely turn off its external lights?

The 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln uses a low centre of gravity, a 134-foot wide hull, and 30-knot speeds to survive extreme hurricanes and rogue waves without sinking.

The 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln uses a low centre of gravity, a 134-foot wide hull, and 30-knot speeds to survive extreme hurricanes and rogue waves without sinking.

'Rogue waves': Can a massive hurricane sink the USS Abraham Lincoln?

Night landings on the USS Abraham Lincoln demand absolute precision. United States Navy pilots land at 280 km/h in total darkness on a pitching deck, an operation far more stressful than combat.

Night landings on the USS Abraham Lincoln demand absolute precision. United States Navy pilots land at 280 km/h in total darkness on a pitching deck, an operation far more stressful than combat.

'Night Deck': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln flight deck is deadlier at night

The USS Abraham Lincoln consumes around 20,000 cups of coffee daily to sustain its 5,000-person crew. Facing 16-hour shifts and chronic sleep deprivation, sailors rely on onboard shops like 'Jittery Abe's' to maintain extreme combat readiness.

The USS Abraham Lincoln consumes around 20,000 cups of coffee daily to sustain its 5,000-person crew. Facing 16-hour shifts and chronic sleep deprivation, sailors rely on onboard shops like 'Jittery Abe's' to maintain extreme combat readiness.

‘20,000 cups a day’: Why sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln drink so much coffee

The USS Abraham Lincoln feeds 5,000 sailors by serving 17,000 meals daily. Because fresh produce rots quickly, the carrier relies on deep freezers, 21-day menu cycles, and at-sea replenishments to sustain the crew during long combat deployments.


The USS Abraham Lincoln feeds 5,000 sailors by serving 17,000 meals daily. Because fresh produce rots quickly, the carrier relies on deep freezers, 21-day menu cycles, and at-sea replenishments to sustain the crew during long combat deployments.

Why USS Abraham Lincoln crews mostly depend on frozen food

The USS Abraham Lincoln battles "Salt Fog," a corrosive mist that threatens its internal steel and electronics. Using dry air pumps and 24-hour maintenance, the crew prevents 70 per cent metal fatigue to keep the nuclear carrier battle-ready at sea.

The USS Abraham Lincoln battles "Salt Fog," a corrosive mist that threatens its internal steel and electronics. Using dry air pumps and 24-hour maintenance, the crew prevents 70 per cent metal fatigue to keep the nuclear carrier battle-ready at sea.

'Salt Fog': How ocean humidity silently eats the USS Abraham Lincoln from the inside

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses non-toxic epoxy pipe liners to protect its 26 potable water tanks from severe rust. This 24-hour application process prevents leaks and dangerous bacterial contamination.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses non-toxic epoxy pipe liners to protect its 26 potable water tanks from severe rust. This 24-hour application process prevents leaks and dangerous bacterial contamination.

'Tank Liners': How the USS Abraham Lincoln keeps rust out of its drinking water

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses strict 620-nanometre red lighting during night operations to preserve the crew's biological night vision, preventing temporary blindness and ensuring safety.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses strict 620-nanometre red lighting during night operations to preserve the crew's biological night vision, preventing temporary blindness and ensuring safety.

'Red Deck': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln turns completely red during night operations

After the talks held in Pakistan failed to yield any result, Iran on Saturday (April 18) said it is reviewing new proposals from the United States delivered through Islamabad. However, a response from its side is yet to be issued an is under consideration.&nbsp;“In recent days, with the Commander of the Pakistani Army in Tehran as a mediator and intermediary, new proposals have been put forward by the Americans, which the Islamic Republic of Iran is currently reviewing and has not yet responded to,” Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said in a statement.&nbsp;The statement further said that its negotiating delegation "will not make even the slightest compromise, retreat or leniency, and will defend with all its strength the interests of the Iranian nation".<h2>Iran cannot 'blackmail us'</h2>&nbsp;While the United States President Donald Trump while speaking at an event in the White House on Saturday warned Iran against any "blackmail" on Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran declared the strategic waterway once again closed.&nbsp;"We're talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again -- you know, as they've been doing for years -- and they can't blackmail us," Trump said.&nbsp;Early today, IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz has now “returned to its previous state”. The move, according to IRGC is being taken due to US’s continuing blockade of Iranian ports.&nbsp;"Every breach of promise by America will be met with a fitting response. As long as the passage of vessels from Iranian origin to Iranian destination remains under threat, the status of the Strait of Hormuz will remain in its previous state. By the will of Allah," IRGC said.&nbsp;The head of the national security commission of the Iranian parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, too reacted and mocked United States by saying, "We warned you, but you ignored it. Now ENJOY the Strait of Hormuz returning to the status quo."&nbsp;

The statement by Iran said that its negotiating delegation will not make even the slightest compromise, retreat or leniency, and will defend with all its strength the interests of the Iranian nation.

After the talks held in Pakistan failed to yield any result, Iran on Saturday (April 18) said it is reviewing new proposals from the United States delivered through Islamabad. However, a response from its side is yet to be issued an is under consideration. “In recent days, with the Commander of the Pakistani Army in Tehran as a mediator and intermediary, new proposals have been put forward by the Americans, which the Islamic Republic of Iran is currently reviewing and has not yet responded to,” Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said in a statement. The statement further said that its negotiating delegation "will not make even the slightest compromise, retreat or leniency, and will defend with all its strength the interests of the Iranian nation". Iran cannot 'blackmail us' While the United States President Donald Trump while speaking at an event in the White House on Saturday warned Iran against any "blackmail" on Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran declared the strategic waterway once again closed. "We're talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again -- you know, as they've been doing for years -- and they can't blackmail us," Trump said. Early today, IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz has now “returned to its previous state”. The move, according to IRGC is being taken due to US’s continuing blockade of Iranian ports. "Every breach of promise by America will be met with a fitting response. As long as the passage of vessels from Iranian origin to Iranian destination remains under threat, the status of the Strait of Hormuz will remain in its previous state. By the will of Allah," IRGC said. The head of the national security commission of the Iranian parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, too reacted and mocked United States by saying, "We warned you, but you ignored it. Now ENJOY the Strait of Hormuz returning to the status quo."

The statement by Iran said that its negotiating delegation "will not make even the slightest compromise, retreat or leniency, and will defend with all its strength the interests of the Iranian nation".

Iran 'reviewing' US proposal as Trump says 'Tehran cannot blackmail us on Strait of Hormuz'

The USS Abraham Lincoln maintains a tactical 18°C chill to protect its nuclear "brain" and stabilize massive ordnance stockpiles. This nuclear-powered cooling ensures the ship remains a functional warship despite the world’s most hostile climates.

The USS Abraham Lincoln maintains a tactical 18°C chill to protect its nuclear "brain" and stabilize massive ordnance stockpiles. This nuclear-powered cooling ensures the ship remains a functional warship despite the world’s most hostile climates.

'Extreme AC': Why the inside of the USS Abraham Lincoln is kept freezing cold 24/7

Through complex at-sea replenishments, dedicated stores elevators, and package conveyors, the USS Abraham Lincoln effectively strikes down and transports the provisions necessary to feed sailors daily, ensuring sustained combat readiness during multi-month deployments.

Through complex at-sea replenishments, dedicated stores elevators, and package conveyors, the USS Abraham Lincoln effectively strikes down and transports the provisions necessary to feed sailors daily, ensuring sustained combat readiness during multi-month deployments.

'Cargo Lifts': How the USS Abraham Lincoln moves tons of food from its lowest decks

The USS Abraham Lincoln relies on a rigid 21-day menu cycle to feed its crew members, producing over 17,300 meals daily. This strict logistical schedule balances tight storage constraints with exact nutritional targets during long deployments.

The USS Abraham Lincoln relies on a rigid 21-day menu cycle to feed its crew members, producing over 17,300 meals daily. This strict logistical schedule balances tight storage constraints with exact nutritional targets during long deployments.

'21-Day Cycle': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln repeats its exact meal schedule every three weeks

The 100,000-ton USS Abraham Lincoln maintains perfect balance despite its towering superstructure. By placing heavy nuclear reactors deep in the hull and off-centering its 4.5-acre flight deck, engineers ensure a highly stable, low centre of gravity.

The 100,000-ton USS Abraham Lincoln maintains perfect balance despite its towering superstructure. By placing heavy nuclear reactors deep in the hull and off-centering its 4.5-acre flight deck, engineers ensure a highly stable, low centre of gravity.

'Top Heavy': How the USS Abraham Lincoln balances the massive weight of its radar tower

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses compressed nitrogen gas for jet tyres to prevent fires, eliminate moisture, and maintain 375 PSI. The ship stores it at -196°C before safely servicing aircraft recovering at strict 44,000-pound maximum landing weights.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses compressed nitrogen gas for jet tyres to prevent fires, eliminate moisture, and maintain 375 PSI. The ship stores it at -196°C before safely servicing aircraft recovering at strict 44,000-pound maximum landing weights.

'Nitrogen': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln fills jet tyres with special gas instead of air

Dry air pumps on the USS Abraham Lincoln keep internal humidity strictly below 50 per cent. This advanced dehumidification stops hidden steel rot, securing the 100,000-tonne warship's lifespan.

Dry air pumps on the USS Abraham Lincoln keep internal humidity strictly below 50 per cent. This advanced dehumidification stops hidden steel rot, securing the 100,000-tonne warship's lifespan.

'Dry Air Systems': How the USS Abraham Lincoln prevents steel rot deep inside the ship

The USS Abraham Lincoln accumulates tonnes of extra weight over 50 years because crews constantly apply heavy marine paint and non-skid deck coatings to prevent saltwater corrosion.

The USS Abraham Lincoln accumulates tonnes of extra weight over 50 years because crews constantly apply heavy marine paint and non-skid deck coatings to prevent saltwater corrosion.

'Heavy Paint': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln carries tons of extra paint weight

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses advanced dry air pumps, specialised anti-corrosion coatings, and rigorous freshwater washdowns to protect its critical radar systems from destructive ocean salt fog, ensuring long-term operational readiness at sea.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses advanced dry air pumps, specialised anti-corrosion coatings, and rigorous freshwater washdowns to protect its critical radar systems from destructive ocean salt fog, ensuring long-term operational readiness at sea.

'Salt Fog': How the USS Abraham Lincoln shields its radars from ocean air

Talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad ended without a deal despite being “inches away.” Disputes over nuclear limits and U.S. demands stalled progress, while Pakistan urged both sides to maintain the ceasefire and continue dialogue.

Talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad ended without a deal despite being “inches away.” Disputes over nuclear limits and U.S. demands stalled progress, while Pakistan urged both sides to maintain the ceasefire and continue dialogue.

Iran-US was 'inches away from deal' in Pakistan? Araghchi reveals what exactly stalled negotiations

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday (April 12) said Tehran would not bow to pressure after Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz following stalled talks in Pakistan.&nbsp;Speaking after returning from Islamabad, where he led negotiations with the United States, Ghalibaf struck a defiant tone. “If they fight, we will fight, and if they come forward with logic, we will deal with logic. We will not bow to any threats. Let them test our will once again so that we can teach them a bigger lesson,” he told reporters, according to Iranian media.&nbsp;His remarks came hours after Trump announced a sweeping naval move following the failure of talks in Islamabad. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy… will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” he said, adding that “at some point, we will reach an ‘all being allowed to go in, all being allowed to go out’ basis.”&nbsp;The statement marked a sharp escalation in tensions in the region, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a critical global oil transit route.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-threatens-china-with-50-tariff-over-iran-support-warns-tehran-of-devastation-1776013227558">Trump threatens China with 50% tariff over Iran support, warns Tehran of ‘devastation’</a>&nbsp;Iran’s navy chief Shahram Irani dismissed the US move as unrealistic, calling Trump’s threat “ridiculous”. “The brave men of the naval force of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran are monitoring and supervising all the movements of the aggressive American army in the region. The threats of the US president to blockade Iran at sea are very ridiculous and funny,” he said, according to state television.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian signalled conditional openness to diplomacy while criticising Washington’s stance. “If the American government abandons its totalitarianism and respects the rights of the Iranian nation, ways to reach an agreement will certainly be found,” he said.&nbsp;Pezeshkian also praised the negotiating team, including Ghalibaf, for their efforts, even as the talks failed to produce a breakthrough. The developments underline rising tensions in West Asia after negotiations between Tehran and Washington ended without a deal, raising concerns over further escalation in the strategically vital region.

Iran’s navy chief Shahram Irani dismissed the US move as unrealistic, calling Trump’s threat “ridiculous”. 

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday (April 12) said Tehran would not bow to pressure after Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz following stalled talks in Pakistan. Speaking after returning from Islamabad, where he led negotiations with the United States, Ghalibaf struck a defiant tone. “If they fight, we will fight, and if they come forward with logic, we will deal with logic. We will not bow to any threats. Let them test our will once again so that we can teach them a bigger lesson,” he told reporters, according to Iranian media. His remarks came hours after Trump announced a sweeping naval move following the failure of talks in Islamabad. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy… will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” he said, adding that “at some point, we will reach an ‘all being allowed to go in, all being allowed to go out’ basis.” The statement marked a sharp escalation in tensions in the region, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a critical global oil transit route. Also Read: Trump threatens China with 50% tariff over Iran support, warns Tehran of ‘devastation’ Iran’s navy chief Shahram Irani dismissed the US move as unrealistic, calling Trump’s threat “ridiculous”. “The brave men of the naval force of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran are monitoring and supervising all the movements of the aggressive American army in the region. The threats of the US president to blockade Iran at sea are very ridiculous and funny,” he said, according to state television. Meanwhile, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian signalled conditional openness to diplomacy while criticising Washington’s stance. “If the American government abandons its totalitarianism and respects the rights of the Iranian nation, ways to reach an agreement will certainly be found,” he said. Pezeshkian also praised the negotiating team, including Ghalibaf, for their efforts, even as the talks failed to produce a breakthrough. The developments underline rising tensions in West Asia after negotiations between Tehran and Washington ended without a deal, raising concerns over further escalation in the strategically vital region.

Iran’s navy chief Shahram Irani dismissed the US move as unrealistic, calling Trump’s threat “ridiculous”.&nbsp;

Iran says it ‘will not bow to any threats’ after Trump orders Hormuz blockade

A tiny rust flake on the USS Abraham Lincoln's 4.5-acre flight deck can destroy a $14 million jet engine. Sailors conduct daily manual inspections to remove debris and battle saltwater corrosion, ensuring the carrier remains combat-ready.

A tiny rust flake on the USS Abraham Lincoln's 4.5-acre flight deck can destroy a $14 million jet engine. Sailors conduct daily manual inspections to remove debris and battle saltwater corrosion, ensuring the carrier remains combat-ready.

'Jet Killers': Why a tiny rust flake on the USS Abraham Lincoln flight deck is deadly

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses the Impressed Current Cathodic Protection system to pump electrical current into the ocean. This halts saltwater corrosion, protects the 100,000-tonne ship's steel hull from rusting, and saves millions in repairs.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses the Impressed Current Cathodic Protection system to pump electrical current into the ocean. This halts saltwater corrosion, protects the 100,000-tonne ship's steel hull from rusting, and saves millions in repairs.

'Hull Zapping': How the USS Abraham Lincoln electrocutes the ocean to stop rust

The USS Abraham Lincoln protects its critical air search radars from rapid sea salt decay using daily freshwater washdowns, advanced hydrophobic coatings, and non-oxidising Diamond Roll-Rings.

The USS Abraham Lincoln protects its critical air search radars from rapid sea salt decay using daily freshwater washdowns, advanced hydrophobic coatings, and non-oxidising Diamond Roll-Rings.

'Salt Spray': How the USS Abraham Lincoln protects its sensitive radars from decay

Haze Gray marine paint protects the USS Abraham Lincoln's 100,000-tonne steel superstructure and freeboard from saltwater corrosion. Applied strictly above the waterline, the low-visibility polysiloxane coating prevents rust while acting as vital tactical camouflage.

Haze Gray marine paint protects the USS Abraham Lincoln's 100,000-tonne steel superstructure and freeboard from saltwater corrosion. Applied strictly above the waterline, the low-visibility polysiloxane coating prevents rust while acting as vital tactical camouflage.

'Haze Gray Paint': How it shields the steel of the USS Abraham Lincoln

Rust costs the US Navy $3 billion annually. Constant saltwater exposure causes rapid corrosion on the USS Abraham Lincoln, requiring relentless, expensive repainting to maintain structural integrity.

Rust costs the US Navy $3 billion annually. Constant saltwater exposure causes rapid corrosion on the USS Abraham Lincoln, requiring relentless, expensive repainting to maintain structural integrity.

'The Silent Enemy': Why rust is the most expensive threat to the USS Abraham Lincoln

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