The United States said Tuesday that its forces shot down an Iranian drone that flew close to a U.S. aircraft carrier operating in the Middle East, describing the encounter as a potential threat to the vessel’s safety.

"An F-35C fighter jet from Abraham Lincoln shot down the Iranian drone in self-defense and to protect the aircraft carrier and personnel on board," Central Command spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said in a statement.

In an emailed statement

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