CENTCOM reports that traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iran’s assertion of its closure
Strait of Hormuz: Ongoing Shipping Amid Tensions Despite claims from Iranian military leaders that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reports that traffic continues in the area. On June 20, CENTCOM noted an increase in commercial vessel movement, as U.S. forces maintained operations to uphold freedom of navigation. “Commercial vessel […]
Trump highlights ‘millions of barrels of oil’ passing through the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM rejects claims of waterway shutdown
Update on Oil Tanker Activity in the Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump disclosed that over 100 million barrels of oil and more than 200 commercial vessels have recently traversed the Strait of Hormuz. In a Wednesday post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that these developments followed a “secret mission” he initiated in May. “Last […]
CENTCOM reveals targets affected in counterattacks, Trump cautions Iran has ‘delayed negotiations too much’
U.S. Military Completes Strike Against Iran Following Helicopter Incident The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported that a military “self-defense strike” targeting Iran has been carried out. This came after a U.S. Army Apache helicopter was shot down. Among the sites targeted were “Iranian air defense bases, ground control stations, and surveillance radar locations close […]
CENTCOM stated it aimed at Iran in defensive strikes.
US Conducts Airstrikes Against Iranian Positions Over the weekend, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported carrying out a “self-defense strike” targeting Iran. CENTCOM stated, “This weekend, U.S. Central Command conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian radar and drone command and control facilities in the Goruk and Qeshm Islands.” This move was reportedly in response to Iranian […]
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 […]