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Iran's Khamenei Warns US Aircraft Carrier Could Be Sunk

Published February 17, 2026, 14:01
Iran's Khamenei Warns US Aircraft Carrier Could Be Sunk

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that the US aircraft carrier in the Gulf could be sunk, stating that Iran possesses weapons capable of doing so. Meanwhile, talks between Iran and the US in Switzerland, mediated by Oman, have concluded with the aim of avoiding US military intervention. Khamenei expressed reservations about the negotiations, emphasizing that a predetermined outcome is wrong. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the lifting of sanctions is an integral part of any agreement on the nuclear program. In addition, parts of the Strait of Hormuz will be temporarily closed for military exercises.