A US Navy Sailor was injured aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln while conducting flight operations in the Arabian Sea on March 25, officials said.
The injured sailor was quickly transported ashore to receive additional medical care and is reported to be in stable condition, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). The injury is not combat-related nor life-threatening, it was highlighted.
Navy officials have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
CENTCOM also noted that Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has continued its scheduled operations without interruption, maintaining its strike missions in support of Operation Epic Fury.
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USS Abraham Lincoln continues flight operations against military targets in Iran while sailing in regional waters. pic.twitter.com/GsLQKNaTbN
The carrier remains fully operational, and officials emphasize that the safety and readiness of the crew remain top priorities.
Earlier on, Iranian authorities claimed that cruise missiles were launched from the country’s coast toward the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. Iranian state media published video footage of missile launches. CENTCOM has previously described similar reports as false.
Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, have issued warnings to the US and Israel, stating that Iran is “closely monitoring all US movements in the region, especially troop deployments,” and criticizing perceived threats from Israeli leadership.
Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026, at the direction of the President of the United States, and included targets of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields.
Dubbed the largest military operation in years, the US forces, alongside allied partners, launched a series of coordinated strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure and strategic capabilities. These attacks are part of an effort to reduce threats posed by ballistic missiles, drones, aircraft, and other assets.