US Deploys Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Near Iran as Tensions Spike

Trump sends naval armada toward Gulf while Tehran warns finger on trigger; Israel raises high alert amid war fears

Tehran/Washington| January 23,2026:President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday a US naval “armada” including the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group is heading toward Iran, describing it as a massive fleet sent “just in case” while expressing hope military action proves unnecessary. Speaking aboard Air Force One returning from Davos World Economic Forum, Trump reiterated close monitoring of Tehran following recent nationwide protests met with deadly crackdown and nuclear program concerns.

The nuclear-powered carrier, redirected from South China Sea exercises through Strait of Malacca in “dark mode” with transponder off, leads a formidable strike group comprising guided-missile cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and support vessels. Loaded with F-35C and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters, the Lincoln represents peak US naval power capable of multi-domain strikes against land, sea, and air targets. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander General Mohammad Pakpour responded with stark warning: “IRGC has finger on trigger, more prepared than ever to execute Supreme Leader’s orders.”

Article highlights America’s unmatched arsenal including B-2 stealth bombers that previously devastated Iranian nuclear sites undetected by radar, Tomahawk cruise missiles launchable from ships/submarines with pinpoint accuracy, fifth-generation F-35/F-22 fighters superior to Iran’s aging air force, and MQ-9 Reaper drones operating at 50,000 feet striking targets 1,850 km away for 27-42 hours. Israel elevated nationwide alert status with IDF Chief Lt Gen Eyal Zamir confirming military readiness. Home Front Command trained for potential Iranian retaliation.

Trump’s deployment follows pulling back from earlier execution threats after Tehran assurances, yet maintains pressure amid internal unrest killing thousands per rights groups. Iranian Foreign Minister cautioned full-scale war would engulf region brutally. Global analysts warn Middle East stability hangs by thread as superpower posturing meets defiant resistance, risking wider conflagration.

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