Tehran [Iran], March 25 (ANI): The Iranian Navy has issued a direct warning to the United States, stating that its aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, is being closely monitored and could face strikes if it approaches Iranian territory.
According to a report by state broadcaster Press TV, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said the USS Abraham Lincoln is under constant surveillance and would be targeted by Iran’s naval forces if it enters the range of the country’s missile systems.
The warning comes amid broader criticism of U.S. influence by senior military officials in Tehran, who have described Washington’s recent diplomatic overtures as a facade. Press TV reported that Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said on Wednesday that the “strategic power” previously projected by the United States has now “turned into a strategic defeat.”
These remarks follow a recent de-escalation by U.S. President Donald Trump, who stepped back from a 48-hour ultimatum to launch strikes against Iranian power plants. The move came after Iran warned that any such aggression would result in reciprocal targeting of energy and power installations across the region.
Addressing the shift in the U.S. stance, Zolfaqari said, “If the self-proclaimed superpower of the world could have escaped this predicament, it would have done so by now. Do not call your defeat an agreement.”
The comments appear to directly counter President Trump’s claims on his Truth Social platform, where he suggested that both countries had engaged in “very good and constructive conversations” over the past two days regarding a resolution to hostilities in West Asia.
However, Press TV cited an informed source in Tehran as saying that no official communication has taken place between the two sides.
Zolfaqari echoed this position, stating, “The era of your promises is over. Today, there are only two fronts in the world: truth and falsehood. Every freedom-seeking pursuer of truth will not be deceived by your media narratives.”
He also criticized what he described as internal divisions within the U.S. administration, questioning whether “the level of your infighting has reached the point of negotiating with yourselves.”
The remarks reflect deep skepticism in Tehran toward U.S. diplomatic efforts and extend to a broader assessment of Western economic interests in the region. Press TV reported Zolfaqari’s assertion that previous levels of U.S. investment and energy prices are unlikely to return.
He maintained that regional security is now shaped by Iran’s military capabilities, stating that “stability in the region is ensured by the powerful hand of our armed forces,” describing it as “stability through power.”
Zolfaqari also ruled out a return to the previous status quo, saying such a scenario is impossible unless “the very thought of taking military action against the Iranian nation is completely erased.”
Reaffirming Iran’s position, he said, “Our first and last word from day one has been, is, and will be: someone like us will not come to terms with someone like you—not now, and not ever.” (ANI)
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