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Iran Vows Missile Strike on US Carrier to Avenge Sunken Warship

Iran's Navy Commander has vowed to strike the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln with coastal missiles once it is within range, seeking to avenge the sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena. The Iranian military claims to be monitoring the US strike group's movements in real time and asserts full control over key waterways. Meanwhile, a senior Iranian politician has accused the US of secretly plotting a ground invasion and warned regional countries supporting Washington. This escalation follows the reported loss of over 80 sailors from the IRIS Dena, which sank after being struck by a US submarine torpedo earlier this month.

Key Points: Iran Threatens US Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln

  • Iran threatens US carrier
  • Avenges sunken warship IRIS Dena
  • Monitors US movements in real time
  • Accuses US of plotting ground invasion
  • Warns regional US partners
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Iran vows to strike Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier when in range to avenge IRIS Dena

Iranian Navy commander vows coastal missile strike on USS Abraham Lincoln to avenge sinking of IRIS Dena, as tensions escalate in West Asia.

"Once the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group enters its range, it will be targeted with coastal missiles to avenge the Dena martyrs. - Rear Admiral Shahram Irani"

Tehran, March 29

The Iranian Navy vowed to strike US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln once it is within range of coastal missiles to avenge the sinking of Iranian warship IRIS Dena, Iranian State Media Press TV reported.

According to Press TV, Iran's Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, said that Iran is closely monitoring the movement of the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in real time.

"Once the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group enters its range, it will be targeted with coastal missiles to avenge the Dena martyrs. All movements and positions of the strike group, as well as its requests to regional countries, are being monitored in real time," he said.

"The eastern Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman--the gateway to the Strait and the Persian Gulf--are fully under Iranian naval control," he added.

IRIS Dena sank south of Sri Lanka on March 4 after being struck by a US submarine torpedo approximately 20 nautical miles west of Galle.

Of the estimated 180 crew members on board IRIS Dena, over 80 sailors are reported dead, while other survivors were rescued by the Sri Lankan Navy and admitted to hospitals in Galle.

The Indian Navy had deployed INS Tarangini and INS Ikshak, along with maritime patrol aircraft, like its P8Is, to assist in the Sri Lanka-led search and rescue operations for the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena.

Meanwhile, Speaker of Iran's Parliament, MB Ghalibaf, accused the US of "secretly plotting a ground invasion" and assured that Tehran is prepared for it.

He also warned the Gulf countries, which are allowing the US to launch an attack from their soil, vowing to "punish" the regional partners.

"The enemy sends messages of friendship openly, while secretly plotting a ground invasion. We are waiting for their arrival; we will set them ablaze and punish their regional partners forever." Ghalibaf said.

This comes after The Washington Post, quoting a US officials, reported that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of limited ground operations in Iran, potentially including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

According to a US official, the plan is not to fully invade Iran but can involve special raids by special operations and conventional infantry troops.

This comes amid rising conflict in West Asia, with increasing reports of strikes on strategic infrastructure across multiple countries in the region.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Our Navy did the right thing by helping with search and rescue. Humanitarian duty comes first, regardless of politics. Proud of INS Tarangini and Ikshak. But now, we must ensure our merchant ships and oil imports are protected if things get hot. Jai Hind.
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Aman W
Iran making big threats, but taking on a US carrier group is no joke. This feels more like posturing for their domestic audience after losing their ship. Hope it's just sabre-rattling. The last thing the region needs is another full-blown war.
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Sarah B
While Iran's threat is concerning, the US plan for "limited ground operations" sounds like a recipe for endless conflict. Haven't we learned from Iraq and Afghanistan? Military solutions rarely work. Diplomacy is the only way, however difficult.
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Vikram M
The real worry is for Indian diaspora in the Gulf countries. If Iran follows through on punishing "regional partners," places like UAE, Qatar could become targets. Our government should have contingency plans to evacuate our people if necessary. Safety first.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I think the article could provide more context. *Why* did the US submarine torpedo the IRIS Dena? Was it in international waters? Was there a provocation? Just reporting the threats and counter-threats without the initial cause leaves the picture incomplete.

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