Brad Cooper
Commander of the U.S. Fifth Fleet
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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…
CENTCOM Commander: The Mental Health of Abraham Lincoln Sailors is Better than Other American Ships
Brad Cooper reported improved mental health among sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln compared to other U.S. ships. This comes amid diplomatic discussions highlighted by…
Admiral Acknowledges Sailors' Hardships During U.S.S. Lincoln Deployment
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, visited the U.S.S. Lincoln and praised the sailors for their service during a challenging nine-month deployment, noting…
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…
Saudi Crown Prince and US CENTCOM Chief Discuss Regional Security in Jeddah
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah to discuss defense cooperation and regional security. This meeting…
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…
Iran Demands Arab States to Reject US Claims of Military Collaboration
Iran's Foreign Ministry has called on neighboring Arab states to publicly reject US claims that they participated in military operations against Iran. This demand follows…
Iran: The U.S. Calls Regional Countries Partners in Military Operations, They Should Officially Declare If They Are Not Involved
Ismail Baqaei criticized the U.S. for claiming regional countries are partners in military operations against Iran, urging them to clarify their involvement. The Iranian military…
US Accuses Iran of Targeting Commercial Vessels, Holding It Accountable for Crew Deaths
The United States has accused Iran of being responsible for the deaths and injuries of crew members on commercial vessels, claiming that Iranian forces targeted…
Lawmakers demand Pentagon release findings from probe of Iran school strike
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to release findings from a US military investigation into a February 28 strike on a girls' school in…
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…
IDF Chief Eyal Zamir and CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper Discuss Iran and Lebanon
IDF chief Eyal Zamir met with CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper to discuss security concerns regarding Iran and Lebanon. This meeting highlights ongoing military collaboration between…
Pentagon Faces Accusations of Stalling Accountability for Iran School Bombing
The Pentagon has been accused by US lawmakers, particularly Adam Smith, of stalling in acknowledging US responsibility for a bombing of an Iranian school that…
Pentagon Faces Accusations of Responsibility in Iranian School Bombing
The Pentagon is facing accusations from US lawmaker Adam Smith regarding its refusal to acknowledge responsibility for a bombing that killed students at an Iranian…
Iranian Girls' School Found on Active Cruise Missile Base, Claims Brad Cooper
Brad Cooper claims that a girls' school in Iran was situated on an active cruise missile base, raising concerns about the safety and security of…
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…
US Admiral Claims Military Strikes Have Weakened Iran's Defense Capabilities
Admiral Brad Cooper testified before US lawmakers, asserting that US-Israeli military operations have significantly weakened Iran's military capabilities. This discussion comes amid ongoing tensions between…
U.S. Commander Denies Involvement in Civilian Deaths Amidst Iran Conflict
Adm. Brad Cooper dismissed allegations of U.S. involvement in civilian deaths in Iran, specifically regarding a reported incident at a school that Iranian officials claim…