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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier as Tensions Rise
Caption: US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier as Tensions Rise. The US military says it has shot down an Iranian drone after it aggressively approached an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. According to US Central Command, an F-35C fighter jet launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln destroyed the drone in what officials described as an act of self-defence. The carrier was operating around 500 miles from Iran's coast, and the drone's intentions were described as unclear. No US personnel were injured and no equipment was damaged. The incident comes as Washington boosts its military presence in the region amid rising tensions with Tehran. President Donald Trump has warned that military action remains an option if Iran refuses to curb its nuclear programme, though the White House says diplomacy is still the priority. Iran has not commented on the drone's downing, as talks between US and Iranian officials are expected to take place later this week. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,US military,Iranian drone,aircraft carrier,Arabian Sea,USS Abraham Lincoln,F-35C fighter jet,US Central Command,self-defence,rising tensions,Iran nuclear programme,Donald Trump,Washington Tehran talks
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