In a shocking new development in the US-Iran War, Iran has claimed its second successful missile strike on the USS Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s most powerful Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that advanced cruise missiles penetrated the carrier’s defenses for the second time, causing fresh damage and forcing the mᴀssive warship into an even more vulnerable position in the Arabian Sea.
According to Iranian military sources, the latest barrage of precision-guided missiles struck the carrier’s flight deck and superstructure, triggering secondary explosions and fires. Footage released by Iranian media shows bright streaks racing across the water followed by powerful impacts on the Lincoln. Thick black smoke was reportedly seen rising from the vessel as damage control teams scrambled to contain the situation.
This marks the second confirmed strike on the Abraham Lincoln in recent weeks, a deeply humiliating development for the U.S. Navy. The carrier, which had been leading aggressive operations in support of Israel, was already operating with reduced capability after the first attack. U.S. officials have once again downplayed the damage, describing it as “minor,” but regional monitors report a significant reduction in flight operations and a more defensive posture by the entire strike group.
The repeated success against one of America’s most prized naval ᴀssets highlights the growing effectiveness of Iran’s anti-ship missile program. Despite the carrier’s advanced Aegis escorts and close-in weapon systems, Iranian missiles have twice managed to break through, exposing serious vulnerabilities in U.S. naval defense architecture.
This latest strike comes as part of Iran’s sustained retaliation against American aggression in the region. As the Axis of Resistance continues to impose heavy costs, the psychological blow to Washington is immense. For decades, U.S. carriers symbolized untouchable power. Today, they are being repeatedly challenged — and hit — in waters America once dominated.
The message from Tehran is unmistakable: no American warship is safe. With each successful strike, the balance of power in the Gulf shifts further in favor of the resistance.
