ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that USS Abraham Lincoln was sent toward Iran, amid rising tension between Washington and Tehran and accusations that Iran has resumed working on its nuclear program despite last year's attacks by the U.S.
"We have a lot of ships going that direction, just in case … I’d rather not see anything happen, but we’re watching them very closely," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.
This comes amid reports that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been relocated to a fortified underground shelter in Tehran amid fears of a U.S. strike on Tehran.
Where is US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln?
This handout picture released by the US Navy on May 17, 2019 shows the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and the Wasp-class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) sailing alongside. Photo by BRIAN WILBUR / US NAVY / AFP
A senior American official told Fox News that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has entered US Central Command (CENTCOM) waters in the Indian Ocean.
The source added that the USS Abraham Lincoln is not yet on station for any possible future strikes against Iran.
Yesterday, American officials confirmed that the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is en route to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. However, due to military reasons, the carrier's exact position is unavailable through civilian ship‑tracking platforms.
The source stated earlier, "It is close, but technically not in CENTCOM yet."
