Abraham Lincoln

The Abraham Lincoln is a United States Navy aircraft carrier. It's currently newsworthy due to its presence in the Arabian Sea amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Recent events include a US fighter jet from the Abraham Lincoln shooting down an Iranian drone that approached the carrier in what the US military described as an "aggressive" manner. This incident occurred while diplomats are attempting to arrange nuclear talks between the two countries. Furthermore, a Chinese research vessel has been operating in the same area, adding another layer of complexity to the situation. The Abraham Lincoln's presence is part of a larger US military buildup in the region, intended to deter Iranian aggression, but which Iran views as a provocation, leading to increased threats of retaliation.