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US shoots down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier, navy says

The US military has shot down an Iranian drone identified as a Shahed-139 that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. The drone was deemed to be approaching with 'unclear intent,' prompting an F-35C fighter jet to engage in self-defense to protect the carrier and its crew, with no damage or injuries reported.

US shoots down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier, navy says

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

  • US military shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone on February 3, 2026.
  • The drone was approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier 'aggressively.'.
  • The incident occurred approximately 500 miles from the Iranian coast.
  • An F-35C fighter jet was used to shoot down the drone in self-defense.
  • No US personnel were harmed and no equipment was damaged during the incident.
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Sources

  1. US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
  2. Shot Down Iranian Drone That "Aggressively Approached" Aircraft Carrier: US
  3. US shoots down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier, navy says
  4. US jet shoots down Iranian drone after it nears aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea

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