The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group, stationed in the Arabian Sea, is maintaining peak combat readiness amid the ongoing war with Iran. CENTCOM shared images on social media showing F-35 stealth fighter jets taking off from the carrier’s deck, underscoring the high operational alert of US forces in the region.

According to CENTCOM, US forces are fully prepared while enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports. The statement came as Pakistan continues mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran. The timing of the announcement highlights the heightened military posture despite diplomatic initiatives.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face severe consequences if it refused to hand over its uranium stockpile to the United States, further intensifying tensions between the two nations.