USS Abraham Lincoln Confirmed Sailing in Indian Ocean Bordering/Crossing CENTCOM AoR
President Donald J. Trump announced on January 13 that aid was forthcoming for protesters.
MIDDLE EAST — U.S. Central Command confirmed the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is sailing in the Indian Ocean on January 26, as part of its deployment to the Middle East to promote regional security and stability.
This update comes amid Iran’s suppression of nationwide protests and riots that erupted on January 8, resulting in estimates ranging from 3,117 per state media to over 36,500 according to activist groups. President Donald J. Trump announced on January 13 that aid was forthcoming for protesters.
Iranian authorities imposed a near-total internet blackout and suspended visual flight rule operations nationwide from January 26, signaling heightened security measures.
The U.S. Department of State sanctioned entities facilitating Iran’s petroleum trade on January 15, aiming to pressure the Iranian government.
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