Iran is monitoring the progress of the super carrier and has launched carrier killer Cruise Missiles at US Aircraft Carrier.

Tehran stated that it was monitoring the ship’s movements. It would strike it with a death blow as soon as it entered the Iranian missile range.

The carrier is a sitting duck

Meanwhile, another American aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, which had previously left the conflict zone ‘due to a fire in its laundry,’ docked in Crete.

The carrier was hit by sabotage of its latrine and plumbing systems. We can presume that the carrier’s 5,000 crew were also responsible for the sabotage.

A turkey shoot

The Iranian Armed Forces reported launching cruise missiles at the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.

Iranian Navy Commander-in-Chief Shahram Irani stated that Tehran is tracking the ship’s movements. The intent is to strike it whenever it enters the strike zone.

Against this backdrop, another American aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, arrived at port in Crete on Monday, March 23, Bloomberg reports.

Officially, it left the Middle East conflict zone due to a fire in its laundry room. However, according to the agency, the ship’s problems actually run ‘much deeper.’

The USS Gerald R. Ford is the most expensive US warship (its construction cost is estimated at $13.2 billion).

However, experts are concerned about the lack of data to assess the carrier’s combat readiness.

Other concerns include the reliability of some key systems. This includes the radar. Bloomberg reports on the ability to continue fighting while under enemy fire. The article notes that some of the problems were discovered as early as 2022.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry accused the United States of causing disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. They also blamed Israel for the same issues.

An official letter was sent to the International Maritime Organization. It stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to friendly nations. Shipping continues.

Responsibility for any disruptions, security issues, or escalation of risks in this vital waterway lies with the United States. It also lies with the Israeli regime in the surrounding region.

They have waged an illegal and destabilizing war against Iran. This action has seriously jeopardized regional peace and stability. It has also exposed international shipping to unprecedented threats,’ the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s letter stated.

The document states that only foreign vessels are permitted to transit the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels must not support aggressive actions against Iran.

Ships linked with countries participating in acts of aggression against Iran’ are prohibited from using this route. The Foreign Ministry emphasized these security measures.

At the same time, Tehran stated that it would agree to negotiations with the United States. This will only happen when hostile actions against the Iranian people cease.

‘Until we have the will, nothing will return to normal. This change requires you to completely purge the thought of acting against the Iranian people. Get this notion out of your filthy minds,’ says Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command.

In a phone call with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a statement.

Tehran expects UN Security Council members to take action. They should adopt a ‘firm stance’ on the actions of the US and Israel.

The Islamic Republic seeks help in preventing the US from further exploiting the Security Council. Press TV reports this is for the US’s own purposes.

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