US aircraft carrier conducts replenishment operation in Arabian Sea photo

A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier has carried out a replenishment operation in waters off the Middle East, as American forces continue enforcement measures in the region.

According to Caliber.Az, US Central Command (CENTCOM) on April 21 released footage showing the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) receiving supplies during a replenishment-at-sea operation conducted on April 18 in the Arabian Sea.

The operation involved a vertical replenishment with the supply vessel USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7), allowing the carrier to take on essential provisions while remaining deployed.

Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) receives supplies during a vertical replenishment in the Arabian Sea with supply ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7), April 18. Abraham Lincoln is currently operating in the Middle East enforcing the U.S. naval blockade on vessels… pic.twitter.com/s0w7JqSXsm

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 21, 2026

"Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) receives supplies during a vertical replenishment in the Arabian Sea with supply ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7), April 18. Abraham Lincoln is currently operating in the Middle East enforcing the U.S. naval blockade on vessels attempting to enter and depart Iranian ports," the statement said.

By Tamilla Hasanova