ALWAGHT- US Navy's deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln delivered a message, but Iran's countermove from the skies may have overpowered it.
The US has increased its military presence across the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman, and northern Indian Ocean, reaching high operational levels not seen in years amid escalating tensions with Iran.
The USS Abraham Lincoln and support vessels have been deployed to the area, accompanied by multi-day military exercises and flights by the US Air Force. These maneuvers aim to demonstrate "defensive readiness and deterrence."
In response, Iran has maintained a firm yet calculated stance, emphasizing its continuous monitoring of regional movements and high levels of readiness. Major General Amir Hatami warned that any miscalculation by adversaries could threaten not only their own security but also regional stability.
A mysterious unidentified aircraft with the call sign SEP2501 was spotted along the Sea of Oman coastline, exhibiting intelligence and security characteristics. Experts suggest this mission served as a practical demonstration of Iran's intelligence reach, particularly given its proximity to the US carrier strike group operating in the area.
The flight of SEP2501 underscores the importance of the Sea of Oman as a critical maritime corridor and highlights the potential vulnerability of modern carriers to electronic warfare. Iran's long-range investigation drones, like the Shahed-139 or "Homa," are capable of collecting electronic and signal intelligence from significant distances, posing a threat to US naval commanders.
