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flag U.S. envoys visited the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on Feb. 6, 2026, amid rising tensions with Iran, following a drone shoot-down and new sanctions.

flag U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on February 6, 2026, amid escalating tensions with Iran. flag The trip, arranged by Admiral Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command, underscored the U.S. military’s sustained presence in the region and reinforced American readiness. flag The delegation met with service members, observed flight operations, and discussed a recent incident in which a U.S. pilot shot down an Iranian drone near the carrier. flag The visit followed indirect nuclear talks in Oman, where both sides expressed interest in continued dialogue, though no agreement was reached. flag The U.S. also imposed new sanctions on Iranian oil entities and vessels.

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