In a direct and reckless act of war, Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media celebrated the attack as a “historic strike” against the symbol of American power.

The response was immediate and devastating.

U.S. Navy Aegis destroyers and the carrier’s own layered defenses intercepted most incoming missiles. The few that got through caused only minor damage. Within minutes, American forces unleashed a merciless counterstrike. Waves of F/A-18 Super Hornets, F-35s, and Tomahawk cruise missiles hammered Iranian launch sites, radar installations, and IRGC command centers along the coast.

Explosions lit up the night as U.S. firepower systematically dismantled Iran’s missile infrastructure. The Abraham Lincoln remained fully operational, continuing its mission to protect commercial shipping under “Project Freedom.”

This brazen Iranian attack has crossed a dangerous red line. Targeting a U.S. supercarrier is an act of open war. The speed and intensity of America’s response sends a crystal-clear message: any attack on U.S. forces will be met with overwhelming, unrelenting power.

The Strait of Hormuz — lifeline for nearly 20% of global oil — remains open and defended by American resolve. President Trump’s leadership has once again proven that the United States will not tolerate aggression against its military or the free flow of international trade.

Iran is now paying the price for its provocation. The regime’s military capabilities are being dismantled in real time.

The situation remains extremely tense and is developing rapidly.

Stay alert. America’s strength is on full display.