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

Medtech giant Stryker faces a global crisis after an Iran-linked group wiped 200,000 devices on March 11, 2026. The attack impacts 56,000 staff and medical supply chains.

‘Stryker cyber attack’: What the Handala wiper means for the 56,000 employees of the US giant

Iran-linked hackers used wiper malware to erase 200,000 Stryker devices and extract 50TB of data. The cyber attack, a retaliation for a US strike, severely disrupted global medical supply chains.

‘Stryker cyber attack’: How the attack is tied directly to escalating US-Iran tensions

A cyberattack by Iran-linked hackers on medical giant Stryker wiped 200,000 devices. The breach has crippled global supply chains and halted electronic equipment orders for hospitals worldwide.

'Medical nightmare': What the Stryker cyberattack means for millions of patients globally

Sixteen Iranian ships that were laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz have been destroyed. Donald Trump and the US Central Command informed about the sinkings on social media. Iran has held the point hostage, leading to a rise in oil prices. 

16 Iranian ships planting mines near Strait of Hormuz sink after missile strikes

The US Navy's EA-18G Growler operates from the USS Abraham Lincoln to neutralise Iran's air defences. By deploying advanced jamming pods, the aircraft blinds enemy radar networks and ensures safe passage for allied warplanes.

The EA-18G Growler: How the USS Abraham Lincoln entirely blinds Iran's coastal radars

 Iran's Fattah-2 glide vehicle travels at Mach 15. US Navy destroyers use SPY-6 radars and SM-6 interceptors to protect the USS Abraham Lincoln, but the weapon's low-altitude manoeuvres complicate tracking.

The Fattah-2 threat: Can the USS Abraham Lincoln's radar track Iran's fastest hypersonic missiles?

The weapon that ultimately killed the Supreme Leader wasn't even born as an offensive weapon. The Blue Sparrow was originally designed by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems as a "dummy" target to mimic Soviet-era Scud missiles used during the Gulf War.



'Above ground trap': How Israel hacked Iran to time the 'Blue Sparrow' missile strike

By the time the re-entry vehicle enters the S-300's theoretical engagement envelope, the Russian computers have mere seconds to calculate a firing solution, a mathematical impossibility for a system built in the 1990s.



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If the Blue Sparrow can completely bypass all radar and crack a leadership compound in the capital in broad daylight, it means Israel and the U.S. now have a tested, undeniable method for obliterating Iran's deeply buried nuclear enrichment sites at Fordow and Natanz.

Iran War: Understanding the terrifying 'mach 5' physics of Blue Sparrow missile that killed Ali Khamenei

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses a layered defence of missiles, rotary cannons, and electronic warfare to counter Iranian Shahed drones. However, intercepting $35,000 drones with $2 million missiles presents a major economic and tactical challenge.

Can the USS Abraham Lincoln really survive a massive wave of Iranian suicide drones?

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses Aegis-equipped escorts, electronic jammers, 64mm Kevlar armour, and 30-knot speeds to defend against missiles, making the 100,000-ton carrier nearly impossible to sink.

Why a direct hit from an Iranian missile cannot sink the USS Abraham Lincoln

The US military operation in Iran is costing nearly $900 million a day. From surging oil prices to $50 billion emergency funding, the financial toll on the American economy is massive and growing.

How much could Trump’s war in Iran cost the United States?

Iran launched drone strikes on US-owned data centres in the UAE and Bahrain, targeting the digital infrastructure supporting military AI and regional businesses following recent US-Israeli attacks.

‘US vs Iran’: Why Iran attacked US data centres in the Gulf

The US operates an $895 billion defence budget, dwarfing Iran's $15 billion military spend. Facing severe economic sanctions, Tehran cannot afford a long conventional war and relies heavily on asymmetric drone strikes and proxy tactics.

‘US vs Iran’: Can Iran afford a long war against the US?

Iran’s Mach 15 Fattah-2 missile threatens Gulf assets with a 1,500 km range. The USS Abraham Lincoln counters this using 25-knot mobility, Aegis radars, and SM-6 interceptors to block strikes.

How deadly is Iran’s Fattah-2 hypersonic missile, and how can USS Abraham Lincoln’s air defence stop it?

Sinking the 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln requires penetrating advanced Aegis defences. Iran would need a massive saturation attack of drones and missiles just to damage its flight deck.

Unsinkable? What would it actually take for Iran to sink the USS Abraham Lincoln?

Iran claimed to hit the 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln with four missiles. Sinking the heavily fortified American supercarrier remains an almost impossible military feat.

’100,000 tons of warship’: Why sinking the USS Abraham Lincoln is Iran’s almost impossible dream

The USS Abraham Lincoln and its 5,000 crew face threats from Iran's Mach 15 Fattah-2 missile. Despite hypersonic speeds, sinking a US supercarrier remains nearly impossible due to layered defences.

More than 5,000 US personnel at risk: Can Iran sink the USS Abraham Lincoln with Fattah-2 missiles?

The USS Abraham Lincoln faces direct Iranian hypersonic missile threats in the Arabian Sea, while the USS Gerald Ford battles severe mechanical fatigue after 241 days deployed at sea.

USS Abraham Lincoln or USS Gerald Ford: Which is more at Risk?

Earlier in February, the second round of negotiations between the US and Iran was mediated by Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi in Geneva. And now on Sunday (March 1), he urged a ceasefire on a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. As Tehran launched a second day of strikes in response to ongoing US-Israeli air raids.Badr Albusaidi "affirmed the Sultanate of Oman's continued call for a ceasefire and a return to dialogue... in a manner that achieves the legitimate demands of all parties," Oman's foreign ministry said in a readout of a call with Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-netanyahu-vows-to-intensify-air-strikes-on-tehran-1772387099700/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-netanyahu-vows-to-intensify-air-strikes-on-tehran-1772387099700/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;On Sunday in Oman, which had been the only Gulf state spared from attack during the first day of the Iranian campaign, the port of Duqm was targeted by two Iranian drones, injuring one foreign worker, official state media reported.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-am-happy-ali-khamenei-s-exiled-nephew-calls-death-a-step-forward-for-iran-1772382002553">'I am happy': Ali Khamenei's nephew calls his death a 'step forward' for Iran</a>&nbsp;According to the Oman foreign ministry statement, Araghchi said Iran was "calling for peace," and voiced "the openness of the Iranian side to any serious efforts that contribute to stopping the escalation and returning to stability".&nbsp;<h2>About second round of nuclear talks</h2>&nbsp;The second round of talks between US and Iran have concluded in Geneva. Ahead of the talks, the US president made remarks about the consequences the country would face if the Oman-mediated negotiations failed. On Tuesday (Feb 17), hailing Oman for hosting the latest round of talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva that "a new window of opportunity has opened, under which we had the second round of the negotiations with the United States earlier today here in Geneva". Iran's top diplomat voiced hope, saying "a new window of opportunity" seen in fresh nuclear talks with Washington would lead to a lasting solution to the two countries' standoff.&nbsp;&nbsp;(With agency inputs)

Mediator Oman urges immediate ceasefire on a call with Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi. Amid Tehran’s strikes and the killing of the Supreme Leader, Omani officials push for a return to dialogue to prevent a total regional war.

Earlier in February, the second round of negotiations between the US and Iran was mediated by Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi in Geneva. And now on Sunday (March 1), he urged a ceasefire on a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. As Tehran launched a second day of strikes in response to ongoing US-Israeli air raids. Badr Albusaidi "affirmed the Sultanate of Oman's continued call for a ceasefire and a return to dialogue... in a manner that achieves the legitimate demands of all parties," Oman's foreign ministry said in a readout of a call with Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-netanyahu-vows-to-intensify-air-strikes-on-tehran-1772387099700/embed On Sunday in Oman, which had been the only Gulf state spared from attack during the first day of the Iranian campaign, the port of Duqm was targeted by two Iranian drones, injuring one foreign worker, official state media reported. Also read: 'I am happy': Ali Khamenei's nephew calls his death a 'step forward' for Iran According to the Oman foreign ministry statement, Araghchi said Iran was "calling for peace," and voiced "the openness of the Iranian side to any serious efforts that contribute to stopping the escalation and returning to stability". About second round of nuclear talks The second round of talks between US and Iran have concluded in Geneva. Ahead of the talks, the US president made remarks about the consequences the country would face if the Oman-mediated negotiations failed. On Tuesday (Feb 17), hailing Oman for hosting the latest round of talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva that "a new window of opportunity has opened, under which we had the second round of the negotiations with the United States earlier today here in Geneva". Iran's top diplomat voiced hope, saying "a new window of opportunity" seen in fresh nuclear talks with Washington would lead to a lasting solution to the two countries' standoff. (With agency inputs)

Mediator Oman urges immediate ceasefire on a call with Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi. Amid Tehran’s strikes and the killing of the Supreme Leader, Omani officials push for a return to dialogue to prevent a total regional war.

US-Iran nuclear talks mediator urges immediate ceasefire in crisis call with Abbas Araghchi

US and Israeli forces struck Iranian military bases today. The operation utilised F-35I stealth fighters for radar evasion and F-15EX jets for heavy payload delivery to dismantle defences.

'US vs Iran': Which fighter jets led today’s joint attack on Iranian military bases?

Multiple loud explosions rocked Abu Dhabi as Iranian forces targeted the Al Dhafra Air Base, a critical military installation shared by the UAE Air Force and the US Air Force.



'UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and more': 6 countries under attack as US-Israel launch strikes against Iran

The USS Abraham Lincoln relies on advanced stealth fighters and electronic warfare to launch highly effective night strikes. Operating under the cover of darkness significantly reduces the risk from enemy air defences.

‘Day or Night’: When can the USS Abraham Lincoln attack Iran more efficiently?