United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
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View Timeline →Strait of Hormuz Shipping Routes Cleared of Iranian Sea Mines, Vessels Transiting Freely, Says CENTCOM Chief
Admiral Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM chief, announced that the Strait of Hormuz's shipping routes have been cleared of Iranian sea mines, allowing for the free…
CENTCOM Rejects IRGC's Claim of Control Over Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM has rejected claims by an IRGC commander that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, stating that Iran has no operational authority in the region.…
US Accuses Iran's IRGC of Threatening Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Affirms Sea Route Remains Open
The US Central Command has accused Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of threatening merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the vital maritime…
US Forces Continue Strikes on Iran for 13th Night, Injuring Two in Bandar Abbas
The US Central Command announced the completion of strikes on Iranian military assets for the 13th consecutive night, resulting in injuries to at least two…
US Forces Conduct 11th Night of Strikes Against Iran Targeting Military Infrastructure
The United States Central Command has conducted its 11th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting various military facilities including operations centers and drone storage.…
US Forces Conduct 10th Consecutive Night of Strikes Against Iran
The US Central Command announced the completion of a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, marking the 10th consecutive night of operations aimed at…
CENTCOM Emphasizes US Military Readiness in West Asia
CENTCOM announced the operational readiness of US forces in West Asia, emphasizing the maintenance of military equipment like the HIMARS vehicle by US Marines. This…
US Military Conducts Seventh Night of Strikes Against Iran
The US military has conducted its seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting surveillance sites and military infrastructure using various military assets. This operation…
US Marines Board Vessel in Gulf of Oman, Redirect Three Others Amid Iran Blockade Enforcement
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that US Marines conducted a verification boarding of a vessel in the Gulf of Oman and redirected three other…
US Conducts New Military Strikes Against Iranian Targets, Escalating Tensions
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has conducted a new series of military strikes against Iranian targets, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations. This escalation…
CENTCOM Neutralizes Iranian Drone Attacks on Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that it neutralized Iranian attempts to strike commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz using drones. This incident highlights…
US Military Redirects 121 Vessels and Disables 5 Amid Ongoing Blockade Against Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that American military forces have redirected 121 commercial vessels and disabled five as part of the ongoing US blockade…
US Conducts Strikes on Iranian Drone Command Sites in Response to Aggression
The United States conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and drone command sites in Southern Iran in response to aggressive actions by Iran. The strikes…
US Military Redirects 118 Vessels and Disables 5 Under Naval Blockade Against Iran
The US Central Command has reported that American forces have redirected 118 commercial vessels and disabled five others as part of a naval blockade against…
US Military Neutralizes Vessel Heading to Iran with Hellfire Missile
The US military has neutralized a Gambia-flagged merchant vessel, M/V Lian Star, which was heading towards an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman. This…
US Military Neutralizes Vessel Attempting to Reach Iran with Weaponry
The US military has neutralized a Gambia-flagged merchant vessel, M/V Lian Star, which was attempting to reach an Iranian maritime facility. This action was taken…
US Confirms Iranian Missile Targeting Kuwait Intercepted Amid Ceasefire Violations
The US Central Command confirmed that a ballistic missile launched from Iran targeted Kuwait but was successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti forces. This incident occurred amid…
US Confirms Iranian Missile Targeting Kuwait Was Intercepted Amid Ceasefire Violations
The US Central Command reported that a ballistic missile launched from Iran targeted Kuwait but was successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti forces. This incident occurred amidst…
Iran Update Special Report, May 19, 2026
This report details ongoing US economic pressure on Iran through naval blockades and sanctions, and notes that some NATO countries are considering escorting ships through…
US Naval Forces Disable Two Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Ongoing Blockade
US naval forces disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as part of a blockade against Iran, while also redirecting 57 commercial…