Tim Hawkins
spokesperson for the U.S. Fifth Fleet
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View Timeline →CENTCOM Spokesperson: Most Iranian Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz Have Been Unsuccessful
The U.S. military claims that most Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have failed, with 97% of ships passing through safely. This…
US Military Asserts Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Amid Iranian Attacks on Commercial Vessels
The US military reports that 97% of ships successfully transit the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian strikes on commercial vessels. This assertion comes from CENTCOM…
'Most of Iran's Attacks on Strait of Hormuz Fail, Says CENTCOM Spokesman'
U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins from CENTCOM stated that the Strait of Hormuz is currently open for commercial shipping, despite numerous attempted attacks by Iran…
CENTCOM Reports Most Iranian Attacks on Strait of Hormuz Fail
U.S. Central Command reported that the majority of Iran's attempted attacks on the Strait of Hormuz have been unsuccessful. This statement was made by U.S.…
US Military Denies Iran's Claim of Seizing Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz
The US military has denied Iran's claim that it seized an American underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, labeling the assertion as 'clearly desperate'.…
Iran Launches Retaliatory Attacks Following U.S. Strikes on Rocket Launchers
Iran retaliated against U.S. military targets in Jordan and the UAE after U.S. strikes on Iranian rocket launchers, marking a significant escalation in tensions. This…
Iranian tankers use 'unprecedented' evasion methods to bypass US Gulf blockade
Iranian oil shipments are successfully bypassing a vast US naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, employing highly complex evasion tactics to continue supplying China.…
US CENTCOM Prioritizes Maritime Security and Blockade of Iran in 'Project Freedom'
US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins emphasized that securing safe maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz and blockading Iran are top priorities under 'Project Freedom'.…
Islamic Republic Claims Design and Construction of 'Supersonic Cruise Missile'
Iran's Tasnim news agency announced the design and construction of a new supersonic cruise missile amid rising tensions with the U.S. over maritime security. This…
Exclusive; US Navy: The Islamic Republic is undoubtedly the main threat and factor of instability in the region
The US Navy has deployed over 3,000 military personnel to the Red Sea in response to Iranian tanker seizures, emphasizing a commitment to maritime security…
Over 3,000 American Sailors and Marines Enter the Red Sea Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
The U.S. Navy has deployed over 3,000 military personnel to the Red Sea with two warships in response to increased tensions with Iran following the…
U.S. Navy: Iran Seizes Suspicious Ship Likely Involved in Smuggling
The U.S. Navy reported that Iran seized a commercial vessel in the Persian Gulf, suspected of smuggling, but the U.S. chose not to intervene. Iranian…
Iran Claims It Had a 'Judicial Order' to Seize the Richmond Voyager Oil Tanker
Iran claims it had a judicial order to seize the Richmond Voyager oil tanker after it allegedly collided with an Iranian vessel. The U.S. Navy…
Exclusive | The United States, its Allies, and Partners Will Respond to Iran's Aggression
The U.S. Navy successfully intervened to prevent Iran from seizing two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the…
U.S. Navy Prevents Iran from Seizing Two Tankers
The U.S. Navy intervened to prevent Iran from seizing two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, responding to gunfire directed at one of the…
US Reaction to Iran's Claim of Creating a Naval Coalition: It Doesn't Make Sense
The US has dismissed Iran's claims of forming a naval coalition with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, citing Iran's role as a destabilizing force in…
UAE Pressures the US to Respond to Iran's Seizure of Oil Tankers
The UAE is urging the US to take stronger actions against Iran following the seizure of two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. This…
The U.S. Plans to Send More Drones to the Middle East to Counter Iran's Threats
The U.S. plans to double its drone presence in the Middle East to counter Iranian threats and enhance maritime security. This move follows recent Iranian…