US military moves Navy, Air Force assets to the Middle East: What to know
Trump says US 'armada' is heading towards the Gulf, raising fears of a military escalation in the region.
'Ghost mode activated': Why USS Abraham Lincoln has turned off Its transponders as it's heading towards Iran?
'Ghost mode activated': Why USS Abraham Lincoln has turned off Its transponders as it's heading towards Iran?
The move to "Ghost Mode" is a psychological tool in Trump’s coercive diplomacy. As of January 26, 2026, the Lincoln is expected to be somewhere between the Bay of Bengal and the Gulf of Oman, but its exact distance from the Iranian coast remains a mystery.