{"id":122968,"date":"2026-03-25T20:47:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=122968"},"modified":"2026-03-25T20:47:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:47:46","slug":"iran-says-us-aircraft-carrier-under-strict-surveillance-amid-rising-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/122968\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran says US aircraft carrier under strict surveillance amid rising tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>TEHRAN(National Times)- The commander of the Iranian Navy, Shahram Irani, has said that Iran is closely tracking the movements of the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement, Irani warned that the vessel could be targeted if it enters the range of Iranian missiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs soon as this fleet comes within range, it can be struck,\u201d he cautioned, signaling heightened tensions in regional waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Iranian Navy also claimed that the US naval group had shifted its position following the launch of cruise missiles from coastal areas, suggesting increased alertness on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remarks come amid escalating military tensions, with naval movements in strategic waterways drawing close scrutiny from both Iran and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dunyanews.tv\/en\/World\/942305-no-negotiations-between-us-iran-have-taken-place-iran-envoy-to-pakis\">No negotiations between US, Iran have taken place: Iran envoy to Pakistan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Iran has rejected a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, insisting it will determine the timing and terms of any ceasefire on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Iran\u2019s state broadcaster Press TV, a senior political-security official said Tehran had responded negatively to the proposal, signaling no immediate willingness to halt hostilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official stressed that Iran would not allow Donald Trump to dictate when the war should end, adding that any decision to stop fighting would depend solely on Iran\u2019s conditions being met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIran will end the war when it decides to do so,\u201d the official said, underscoring Tehran\u2019s position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEHRAN(National Times)- The commander of the Iranian Navy, Shahram Irani, has said that Iran is closely tracking the movements of the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. 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