IRGC claims 650 US casualties and says Iranian missiles forced the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier to retreat during Operation True Promise 4. Full details on Iran US conflict 2026, Fifth Fleet Bahrain strikes, and latest IRGC updates.
In a dramatic escalation of the Iran US conflict 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed major battlefield successes in Operation True Promise 4. According to Iranian state media, precision missile and drone strikes have inflicted 650 US casualties in just 48 hours while forcing the powerful USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier to retreat from the Persian Gulf.
IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini made the announcement, describing the operation as “more powerful and crushing” than previous campaigns.
IRGC Reports 650 American Troops Killed or Wounded
General Naeini stated clearly:
“In the first two days of the war, 650 American troops were killed and wounded.”
Key targets reportedly included: • A major strike causing 160 casualties at a US facility in Bahrain • Multiple attacks on the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, damaging command centers and fuel depots • Heavy damage to a US Navy combat support vessel
The IRGC insists these figures come from field intelligence and that US denials are expected.
USS Abraham Lincoln Forced to Retreat After Iranian Missile Strikes
One of the most striking claims involves the USS Abraham Lincoln supercarrier. Iranian forces reportedly launched four cruise missiles at the carrier while it was positioned 250–300 km off Chabahar in southeastern Iran.
According to the IRGC, the strikes succeeded in forcing the American carrier to withdraw southeast toward the southern Indian Ocean — a significant shift in US naval positioning in the region.
Iran’s Upgraded “Unbelievable” Missile Arsenal
General Naeini highlighted that the missiles used in Operation True Promise 4 are far more advanced than those deployed in the 2025 operations.
“Iranian missiles have all been updated and are now much more sophisticated… Their strike power is unbelievable and much beyond the calculations of the enemies.”
He assured that Iran’s Armed Forces will continue defending the country until “major victory is achieved.”
Background: Operation True Promise 4 Explained
Iranian officials describe Operation True Promise 4 as a direct retaliation to alleged US-Israeli aggression that killed senior IRGC commanders and civilians. The campaign has featured large-scale ballistic missile and drone barrages targeting American and Israeli assets across West Asia.
People Also Ask / Related Searches:
- Did Iran hit USS Abraham Lincoln?
- How many US casualties in Iran strikes 2026?
- Latest updates Operation True Promise 4
- IRGC attacks on Bahrain Fifth Fleet
This article is based entirely on statements from the IRGC and Iranian media outlets including Tasnim News. Independent verification of casualty figures and damage to the USS Abraham Lincoln is not yet available. US Central Command has not issued an official comment on the specific 650-casualty claim at the time of publication.
