Reports of an attack on the USS Abraham Lincoln stem from claims by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated media, which stated that four ballistic missiles struck the carrier.

 

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) immediately refuted these claims as lies, stating the missiles did not come close to the vessel.

 

Key Sources and Details:

 

    IRGC and Iranian Media: The primary source is the IRGC, which claimed the attack on March 1, 2026, as part of "Operation True Promise-4". This was reported by Iranian-linked outlets, including the Mehr News Agency.

    U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM): CENTCOM denied the attack via social media, stating"The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn't even come close".

    Misinformation/Video: Online reports included a video that appeared to be generated from the Arma 3 video game, which was previously circulated in 2025 during a different conflict.

    Independent Verification: As of March 1, 2026, there was no independent confirmation of damage, and the U.S. military confirmed  that the ship is still afloat.