Washington: The United States military has shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, according to foreign news agencies.
Reports said a US F-35 fighter jet intercepted and destroyed the drone as it moved toward the aircraft carrier. A US official, quoted by the news agency, confirmed that the Iranian drone was heading in the direction of the USS Abraham Lincoln when it was neutralized.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) also confirmed the incident, stating that a US F-35C fighter aircraft carried out a defensive action and shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone.
CENTCOM said the drone was downed to ensure the safety and security of the aircraft carrier and its onboard crew. No US personnel or military equipment were harmed during the incident.
The development comes amid heightened tensions in the region, where US naval forces remain on high alert to counter potential threats in international waters.
