US navy jets operate from aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea

U.S. Navy fighter jets have launched from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

In a statement posted on the social media platform X, CENTCOM said the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is maintaining peak readiness while carrying out operations described as enforcing a U.S. blockade against Iranian ports, Caliber.Az reports.

U.S. Navy fighter jets launch from aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is maintaining peak readiness while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iranian ports. pic.twitter.com/VdgD1S8jrB

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) May 22, 2026

The statement did not provide additional operational details or specify the scope of the activity.

By Sabina Mammadli