In a shocking turn of events that could reshape the dynamics of military engagement in the Middle East, Iran has successfully fired its hypersonic Fatah-1 missile at a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz.

This missile, a product of Iran’s domestic military advancements, is designed to evade traditional missile defense systems, making it a formidable threat.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed responsibility for targeting the USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier, highlighting the escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S.

The Fatah-1 missile, which can reach speeds of over Mach 5, was launched from Iranian territory and aimed at the carrier group stationed in the strategic waterway.