The US military has released new photos showing the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) operating in the Arabian Sea, pushing back against Iranian claims that the vessel had been struck during recent confrontations at sea.

According to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), the images were taken on the same day and show the carrier continuing normal flight operations as part of its deployment in the region. The photos were shared on social media alongside a statement dismissing Iranian reports that the ship had been hit by missiles or forced to withdraw.