US shoots down Iranian drone that ‘aggressively’ approached an aircraft carrier, military says

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and FARNOUSH AMIRIFebruary 3, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday after it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. U.S. Central Command stated the drone was acting aggressively with unclear intent, ignoring de-escalation attempts. The incident occurred hours after Iranian forces harassed a U.S.-flagged merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military responded to the harassment of the merchant vessel Stena Imperative by dispatching the destroyer USS McFaul. These events have further escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran, amid warnings from the Trump administration regarding possible military action.

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