US CENTCOM Denies Iranian Claims of Attacking US Carrier Strike Group
US Central Command has issued a statement refuting Iranian claims of having attacked a U.S. aircraft carrier. CENTCOM clarified that the only vessel hit was the Iranian drone carrier, Shahid Bagheri, shortly after the launch of Operation Epic Fury. This clarification aims to counter the misinformation being spread by the Iranian regime regarding naval engagements. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the importance of accurate reporting in military affairs.
Mar 3, 2026, 00:17 IST
Clarification from US CENTCOM
Today, US Central Command (CENTCOM) released a statement to address recent claims made by Iran regarding attacks on US naval forces. The statement, shared on X, emphasized that the Iranian government is spreading misinformation by asserting that it has successfully targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier. CENTCOM clarified, "The reality is that the only vessel affected is the Shahid Bagheri, an Iranian drone carrier, which was struck by U.S. forces shortly after the initiation of Operation Epic Fury."