Adm. Brad Cooper
Head of U.S. Central Command
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View Timeline →US, Israel, and Arab States Military Leaders Meet to Discuss Iran Conflict
Top military leaders from the US, Israel, and seven Arab states met privately in Germany to discuss the ongoing conflict with Iran and regional security…
U.S. Navy Successfully Clears Iranian Mines from Hormuz Shipping Lanes
U.S. Central Command's Adm. Brad Cooper revealed the covert operation involving Navy divers and SEALs to remove Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a…
Adm. Brad Cooper Highlights USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment Amid Concerns Over Troop Conditions
Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of poor living conditions for troops. His remarks highlight the significance of the deployment, suggesting…
U.S. Central Command Commander Completes Middle East Tour Amid Rising Tensions in Iran
Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command, concluded a 10-day tour of the Middle East on August 15, visiting six countries and a…
US Military Commander Recommends Ending Bombing Campaign Near Strait of Hormuz
Adm Brad Cooper, the commander of US Central Command, has recommended halting the bombing campaign around the Strait of Hormuz, stating it has reached its…
CENTCOM Hosts 12-Nation Security Talks in Bahrain to Strengthen Middle East Defense Cooperation
US Central Command (CENTCOM) led a security dialogue in Bahrain with military officials from 12 nations to discuss Middle Eastern security issues, including the involvement…
As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
Despite significant tactical successes by the U.S. and Israel in degrading Iran's military capabilities and eliminating senior leaders, some of President Trump's strategic objectives in…
Adm. Cooper Frustrated by Lawmaker's Questions at Iran Conflict Hearing
Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, expressed frustration during a House hearing when questioned by House Democrats about the conflict involving Iran. The…
Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was urgently transferred from prison to a hospital due to a "catastrophic deterioration" of her health, following…
Early Edition: April 30, 2026
U.S. Central Command has prepared a plan for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iran to break the negotiating deadlock, with President Trump…
Why a U.S. blockade on Iran seems to be working
The U.S. Navy's sea blockade against Iran appears effective, with Iran-linked vessels turning back or altering their routes. This action, implemented in the Gulf of…
Iran hits Israeli town housing nuclear facility in retaliation for Natanz strike
An Iranian missile struck the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, in what Iran declared was retaliation for earlier strikes on its…