The Middle East is on the edge of a major escalation as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) claims to have struck the USS Abraham Lincoln with four ballistic missiles. This "Pearl Harbor" style situation follows Operation Epic Fury, a massive joint US-Israeli strike that reportedly targeted Iran's top leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. While Iran declares a "new phase" of war and warns that the sea will become a graveyard for its enemies, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has officially dismissed these claims as a lie, stating the missiles didn't even come close. However, with three US service members confirmed dead in recent operations and global oil prices surging, the world watches to see if this is the spark for a wider conflict.<br /><br />~ED.447~PR.524~CA.528~
