U.S. military shoots down Iranian drone near aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea

A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. The incident was confirmed by U.S. military officials.

Trump has threatened military strikes against Iran, saying the U.S. would destroy Iran's missiles and naval forces. He also commented on the death of an Iranian leader, though he stated he does not want to use military force. The U.S. has deployed combat jets to Israel for a potential mission related to Iran.