BREAKING: Iran says it has targeted US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln using 4 ballistic missiles. pic.twitter.com/TTY1zP4s2P
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) March 1, 2026
This is BIG move by Iran
The IRGC has attacked the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with four ballistic missiles, according to its press service.
If Iran decides to use supersonic missile to target an US Aircraft carrier, US has not way to stop these missiles and… pic.twitter.com/84nxb4aTVq
— Woke Eminent (@WokePandemic) March 1, 2026
Factcheck: Yes, confirmed by Reuters, Bloomberg, Oman Maritime Security Centre, and Iranian state TV. Iran struck the Palau-flagged tanker Skylight ~5 nautical miles north of Khasab Port after it defied orders not to cross the closed Strait of Hormuz. 4 crew injured (out of 20, mostly Indian), all evacuated. Ship was US-sanctioned (Iran shadow fleet). Oil prices expected to spike Monday.
Iraq Oil Rig Hit, USS Abraham hit…this is escalating quickly.
Markets open tomorrow. Asia tonight 6pm ET.
Massive volatility to be expected.
— Ann Vandersteel™️ (@annvandersteel) March 1, 2026
🇮🇷 Tehran is flooded. Not with water. With people.
Streets full. Voices loud. One word echoing everywhere.
Revenge.
They thought killing the leader would end it. It just started something new.
The empire celebrates. Iran mobilizes.
And the streets are telling the world… pic.twitter.com/JyHasrbRrb
— New Direction AFRICA (@Its_ereko) March 1, 2026
Multiple news outlets (Al Jazeera, CNN, AP, NPR) confirm large crowds gathered today in Tehran’s Enghelab Square and other cities mourning Khamenei’s death from US-Israeli strikes yesterday. Many are chanting for revenge (“inteqam”) and supporting retaliation. The video matches verified footage of these pro-government rallies.
Iraq Oil Rig Hit, USS Abraham hit…this is escalating quickly.
Markets open tomorrow. Asia tonight 6pm ET.
Massive volatility to be expected.
— Ann Vandersteel™️ (@annvandersteel) March 1, 2026
Update:
*IRAN'S ARAGCHI: NO INTENTION TO CLOSE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) March 1, 2026