U.S. shoots down Iranian drone it claims 'aggressively approached' aircraft carrier

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:41:57 +0000
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A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, threatening to ramp up tensions as the Trump administration warns of possible military action to get Iran to the negotiating table.