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News India Live, Digital Desk: Once again clouds of war have started looming in the troubled waters of the Arabian Sea. In a major action, the US Navy has shot down an Iranian suicide drone. It is being told that this drone was moving towards the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in a very suspicious manner. This incident has taken the ongoing tension in the Middle East to a new and dangerous level. Enemy drone and action in the blink of an eye According to US Defense Ministry (Pentagon) sources, an unidentified flying object (UAV) was seen on the radar of USS Abraham Lincoln patrolling in the Arabian Sea. Investigation revealed that it was a drone of Iranian origin which was coming directly towards the American fleet. Following security protocols, US Navy fighter planes immediately took off and destroyed the threat in the air. Why is ‘USS Abraham Lincoln’ the target? USS Abraham Lincoln is one of America’s most powerful aircraft carriers. It is currently deployed in the region to protect US interests and put pressure on Iran in view of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas/Hezbollah. Iran has been continuously opposing the US presence in the region, and this drone attack is being seen as a ‘provocative action’. The growing ‘drone war’ between Iran and the US. In recent months, Iran has invested heavily in its drone technology. ‘Kamikaze’ or suicide drones are cheap but capable of causing huge damage to large ships. Experts believe that instead of direct war, Iran is testing America’s patience through these drones. At the same time, America has made it clear that it will go to any extent to protect its military fleets. Is the world moving towards a world war? After this incident, the stir in the international diplomatic corridors has intensified. The Arabian Sea is a major trade route, and rising tensions here could affect global oil supplies. If such clashes escalate, it could escalate into a major regional conflict in which many countries may be involved.