Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that an American aircraft carrier in the Gulf could be targeted, according to reports on February 17, 2026.
The warning comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries and follows recent U.S. Military announcements regarding a naval presence in the region. The United States recently announced that an “armada” was en route to Iran, as reported by GEO magazine.
Khamenei’s statement, reported by Le Journal de Montréal, did not specify the circumstances under which such an attack might occur. The development underscores growing regional instability and the potential for miscalculation.
The announcement could influence future diplomatic talks and further complicate efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
