US EA-18G Growler Takes Off from USS Abraham Lincoln in Operation Epic Fury
USS Abraham Lincoln launches EA-18G Growlers for electronic warfare in the Arabian Sea as Operation Epic Fury continues. U.S. officials debunk Iranian claims of a missile hit on the carrier.
New footage shared on X by open-source intelligence account @Osint613 shows an EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft launching from the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), amid the U.S.-led Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
The video, captured at dusk, highlights the carrier's flight operations in the Arabian Sea, where the Nimitz-class vessel has been central to airstrikes since the campaign began on February 28, 2026.
The San Diego-based carrier, deployed since November 2025 and rerouted to the Middle East, supports missions with F/A-18 Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers for jamming enemy radar, and other assets.
U.S. officials recently released images confirming the ship's operational status, refuting Iranian claims of a missile strike on the vessel.
Tehran alleged firing missiles at the Lincoln following U.S. and Israeli strikes, but the Pentagon denied any hits.
This comes as U.S. forces continue naval and air operations in the region, including Tomahawk missile strikes on Iranian targets.