CENTCOM rejects Iran’s assertion that it downed a U.S. aircraft

U.S. Central Command Denies Reports of Downed Military Plane The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has dismissed allegations from Iranian state television claiming that Iranian forces successfully shot down a U.S. military aircraft. On Thursday, CENTCOM addressed the situation on X, stating, “Claim: Iranian state television claimed that Iranian military shot down a U.S. military plane […]
CENTCOM commander describes Rep. Moulton’s comment on the Iran conflict as ‘unsuitable’

Contentious Moment in House Armed Services Hearing During a heated session of the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper confronted Democratic Representative Seth Moulton after the Massachusetts lawmaker raised concerns about the ongoing U.S. strategy regarding Iran. Moulton queried, “How many more Americans will die because of this failed […]
CENTCOM rejects claims that an Iranian missile struck a U.S. warship

U.S. Denies Iranian Claims of Warship Collision The Pentagon has refuted claims from Iranian officials that a U.S. warship was involved in a collision near the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), two U.S.-flagged ships successfully navigated the waterway, countering reports suggesting that one had been struck. Iranian news agencies, aligned with […]
CENTCOM Aims for First Deployment of ‘Dark Eagle’ Missile to Address Iran Threat

Possible Deployment of Hypersonic Missile in the Middle East As President Trump weighs his options, reports indicate that U.S. Central Command has asked for the deployment of the Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East. This move aims to target Iranian ballistic missile launchers that have moved beyond the current strike range of […]
Former CENTCOM leader cautions about ‘dangerous’ US ground operation to capture Iran’s uranium

General Petraeus Warns Against Military Actions in Iran US Army General David Petraeus voiced concerns that further targeted killings of Iran’s leaders wouldn’t resolve the ongoing tensions and cautioned against deploying ground forces to capture Iran’s enriched uranium. He emphasized that such an order would be complex and risky, potentially leading to numerous casualties. “This […]
CENTCOM Leader: ‘Iran Has Experienced a Long-Term Military Loss’

Operation Epic Fury Update During a briefing on Thursday, Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command, stated that the U.S. has met key military objectives under Operation Epic Fury. He claimed that Iran has faced a “military defeat of a generation,” noting that decades of military buildup were essentially dismantled in under 40 […]
CENTCOM leader ordered attack on IRGC in hidden site

U.S. Military Conducts Attack During Rescue Operation in Iran High-level sources indicated that the commander of U.S. Central Command authorized a strike on an underground facility belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps while a rescue mission was underway following the downing of a U.S. fighter jet in Iran. During this operation, CENTCOM commander Admiral […]
Operation Epic Fury results in 290 US troops injured, CENTCOM reports

US Deploys Additional Troops to the Middle East In a recent escalation in response to ongoing tensions with Iran, nearly 1,500 soldiers and essential personnel from the 82nd Airborne have been dispatched to the Middle East. This move comes amid heightened military activity in the region. So far, around 290 U.S. military members have reported […]
U.S. CENTCOM reports that more than 5,500 targets have been eliminated in Iran, and the strategic fleet is no longer operational.

U.S. Military Operations Against Iran Reach Turning Point On Wednesday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) shared a significant operational update regarding its ongoing military activities against Iran, signaling a pivotal moment in the campaign. Adm. Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM commander, noted that U.S. forces have targeted over 5,500 locations throughout Iran, successfully destroying more than 60 […]
CENTCOM: No American losses in ‘Operation Epic Fury’

Operation Epic Fury: U.S. and Israel Strike Iran Updated: February 28, 2026, 1:20 PM – The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that there were no military casualties reported from Operation Epic Fury, a coordinated strike with Israel that targeted Tehran, Iran. In a statement, CENTCOM indicated, “There are no reports of U.S. military casualties or […]