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CENTCOM - United States Central Command oversees military operations in the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia.
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) directs and enables military operations and activities with allies and partners across the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring U.S. interests. The area of responsibility spans 21 nations and includes critical maritime chokepoints, most notably the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb, that carry a large share of global oil and gas shipping. Headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, the command oversees planning and coordination for joint and coalition forces.
CENTCOM is a geographic combatant command situated between the European, Africa, and Indo-Pacific commands. The command's 2026 priorities are to defend the homeland, deter conflict with Iran and its proxies, and compete with China across the region. Operations in 2026 include Project Freedom, launched in May to support freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and mine-clearance activity in the same waterway. Counter-terrorism operations and partner-nation security cooperation remain ongoing lines of effort.
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DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): Army transformation team gets early look at new Multi-Domain formation
Two exercises in June, Pacific Fury and Valiant Shield, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations has allowed the U.S. Army Futures and Concepts...
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DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): New Marine Corps Uniform App
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANITCO, Va. - U.S. Marine Corps Education Command has launched the official Marine Corps Uniform App, a free mobile application...
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Japanese torpedo sends US ship to the ocean floor during Valiant Shield exercise
The USS Juneau was sent to the ocean floor during a multinational SINKEX exercise. Source: https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-navy/2026/06/30/japan...
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IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Strikes on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, Explosions and Sirens Reported in Gulf States
PERSIAN GULF - On June 28, Iranโs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Command released a statement asserting dominance over the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Central Command Launches Strikes on Iranian Targets After Drone Attack on Tanker M/T Kiku
U.S. Central Command forces conducted additional strikes against multiple Iranian military targets on June 27 in response to Iranโs drone attack on the Panama-flagged tanker M/T Kiku.
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Iran Targets Bahrain with Drones in Response to US Strikes, Condemnations Issued by Bahrain, UAE, and Kuwait
Iranian drone activity targeted Bahrain territory early on June 27 in response to U.S. strikes on Iran. The Bahrain Foreign Ministry said that the activity constituted โa flagrant violation of its sovereignty, a blatant threat to the safety of citizens and residents, and a blatant breach of international laws.โ
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U.S. Central Command Strikes Iranian Targets After Drone Attack on M/V Ever Lovely in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC Says It Targeted U.S. Positions In Response
CENTCOM: U.S. Strikes Iran In Response To Attack On Commercial Vessel. The IRGC said that it targeted U.S. positions within the region in response.ย
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Cargo Vessel Struck by Projectile 7.5 Nautical Miles Southeast of Dahit, Oman
GULF OF OMAN - A cargo vessel was struck on its starboard side by an unknown projectile 7.5 nautical miles southeast of Dahit, Oman, on June 25.
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CENTCOM Airstrike Kills Senior ISIS Leader Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi in Northwest Syria
NORTHWEST SYRIA - U.S. Central Command forces conducted a precision airstrike in northwest Syria on June 19 that killed Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, identified by the command as a senior ISIS leader.
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Armed Skiff Approaches Product Tanker off Al-Shihr, Yemen
ARABIAN SEA - A skiff carrying five armed persons approached a product tanker approximately 50 nautical miles southeast of Al-Shihr, Yemen, on June 21 according to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Warning 072-26.
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U.S. and Iran Sign 14-Point MOU to End Hostilities and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding on June 17.
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Armed Attack on Merchant Vessel 105NM Northeast of Aden
GULF OF ADEN - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported June 17 that a merchant vessel was approached to within four meters and fired upon by two skiffs carrying an unknown number of armed persons approximately 105 nautical miles northeast of Aden, Yemen. The vessel deployed its
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Russian Frigate Fires Warning Shots at British Yacht Bright Future in English Channel After Close Approach in Fog
ENGLISH CHANNEL - The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired small-arms warning shots into the water ahead of the UK-registered yacht Bright Future on June 16 after the yacht approached on a course that created collision risk in foggy conditions.
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U.S. and Iran Announce Memorandum of Understanding to End Hostilities and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
MIDDLE EAST - On June 15 the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran announced they had reached a memorandum of understanding on the cessation of hostilities and other matters.
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U.S. Navy Assists in Rescue of 14 Indian Mariners in Northern Arabian Sea, Three Indian Mariners Killed in Separate Gulf of Oman Tanker Incident
On June 14, U.S. Navy assets responded to a distress call from 14 Indian mariners whose vessel was sinking due to engine failure roughly 80 nautical miles east of Ras Al Hadd, Oman, per the U.S. Navy release.
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CENTCOM: U.S. Forces Down Multiple Iranian One-Way Attack Drones Launched in an Attempt to Strike Commercial Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces downed all of the multiple one-way attack drones that Iran launched in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on June 13.
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U.S. Strikes Iran for Second Day, Air Defenses in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan Engage Iranian Missiles and Drones
MIDDLE EAST - U.S. forces struck targets inside Iran for a second consecutive day on Wednesday while air defenses in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan engaged Iranian missiles and drones in attacks that ran from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning.
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U.S. Central Command Completes Strikes on Iranian Targets Following Apache Helicopter Downing
STRAIT OF HORMUZ - U.S. Central Command forces completed strikes against Iran on June 9 targeting air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Forces Begin Launching Strikes On Iran In Response To Downing Of U.S. Army Apache Helicopter
MIDDLE EAST - According to U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces โbegan launching self-defense strikes against Iran at 5 p.
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U.S. Forces Rescue Army Apache Crew After Helicopter Shot Down Near Oman Coast
STRAIT OF HORMUZ - U.S. forces rescued two crew members from a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter that went down near the coast of Oman on June 8 while the aircraft was patrolling regional waters.
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U.S. Forces Disable MT Marivex in Gulf of Oman, UKMTO Warning 064-26 Reports Fire and Crew Evacuation 15NM Northeast of Masirah
U.S. Central Command reported that it has disabled the unladen Palau-flagged MT Marivex on June 8 after the vessel attempted to sail to an Iranian port in violation of the ongoing blockade against Iran.
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Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward Israel, U.S. Regional Forces At Heightened Alert
Iranian forces launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles toward Israeli territory beginning June 7 and continuing into June 8. Israeli air defense systems engaged the missiles while sirens activated across several areas through June 8.
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IDF: Iran Launched Missiles Toward Israel
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported that Iran has launched missile toward the state of Israel.
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U.S. Central Command Reports Shoot Down of Two Iranian One Way Attack Drones Threatening Strait of Hormuz Traffic
U.S. Central Command stated on June 7 that American forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones after the drones threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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CENTCOM Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Drones, Carry Out Strikes On Goruk and Qeshm Island
U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further maritime attacks, and intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf neighbors on June 5.
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Kuwait Expels Two Iranian Diplomats and Denies Claims That Its Territory Was Used to Attack Iran
Iranian forces launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Kuwait early on June 3. Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones according to a Kuwaiti Army statement.
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U.S. Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missiles and Drones Targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, Strikes Ground Control Station on Qeshm Island
MIDDLE EAST - U.S. forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward Kuwait and Bahrain, and conducted strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island, according to U.S. Central Command.
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Cargo Vessel Explosion In The Arabian Gulf
An unknown projectile struck a cargo vessel on its starboard side in the Persian Gulf on June 1, causing a large explosion.
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U.S. Forces Carry Out Strikes On Iran's Radar, Command and Control Sites In Goruk, Disable Bulk Carrier In Gulf of Oman
GULF OF OMAN - U.S. forces operating under Central Command enforced a naval blockade of Iranian ports by disabling a non-compliant Gambia-flagged bulk carrier attempting to reach an Iranian port and conducted precision strikes against Iranian air defense and drone command facilities following the loss of a U.S. unmanned aircraft.
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US Maintains Blockade and Conducts Operations North of Musandam Peninsula as Trump Demands Iran Nuclear Concessions, Unrestricted Hormuz Access
STRAIT OF HORMUZ - US forces are conducting military operations north of the Musandam Peninsula while enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports across the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, and North Arabian Sea.
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Kuwait Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missiles and Drones Northwest of Kuwait City
KUWAIT - Kuwaiti air defense systems engaged incoming Iranian missiles and drones on May 28. The Kuwait Army General Staff stated that any explosions heard resulted from successful interceptions and urged the public to follow safety instructions from relevant authorities.
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U.S. Central Command Confirms Self-Defense Strikes in Southern Iran After Explosions Near Bandar Abbas
STRAIT OF HORMUZ - U.S. Central Command confirmed self-defense strikes in southern Iran on May 25 targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.
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Rocket Attack Strikes Iranian Opposition Camp North of Erbil, Wounding Fighters
KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ - A rocket attack struck an Iranian opposition camp north of Erbil in Iraqโs Kurdistan region on May 25, wounding two fighters initially.
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Iran Issues NOTAM Closing Most Airports in Western Tehran FIR Until May 25
MIDDLE EAST, On May 22 Iranโs Civil Aviation Authority issued NOTAM OIIX A1010/26 closing all airports in the western part of Tehran FIR.
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U.S. Continues To Enforce Maritime Blockade Against Iran as IRGC Navy Asserts Coordination Over Strait of Hormuz Transits
STRAIT OF HORMUZ - U.S. Central Command continued enforcement of the maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports on May 20, deploying a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter to patrol near a commercial vessel transiting regional waters.
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NATO Romanian F-16 Shoots Down Stray Drone Over Baltic Airspace
BALTIC REGION - Latvian Armed Forces sensors identified a potential threat in Latvian airspace shortly before 11:00 a.m. on May 19. NATO allies responded with immediate information sharing, Estonian tracking, and interception by Romanian F-16s operating from ล iauliai under the Baltic Air Policing mission.
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UAE Air Defenses Intercept Three UAVs Near Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
GULF REGION - The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense announced that on May 17 that its air defense systems intercepted three unmanned aerial vehicles that entered the country from the western border direction.
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Qatar Reports Drone Strike on Commercial Cargo Vessel in Territorial Waters Northeast of Mesaieed Port
PERSIAN GULF, Qatari authorities and UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed a commercial cargo vessel in Qatari territorial waters sustained a strike on the morning of 10 May. The vessel was en route from Abu Dhabi to Mesaieed Port when it was targeted. A limited fire broke out onboard but the crew extinguished it with no reported injuries. The ship continued to the port under coordination with relevant authorities. UKMTO Warning 056-26, issued at 3:01 a.m. UTC, stated that the master of a b...
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US Forces Intercept Iranian Attacks on Three Navy Destroyers and Conduct Strikes On Iranian Military Facilities in Strait of Hormuz
MIDDLE EAST - On May 7, Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones, and small boats at three U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman.
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UAE: Air Defense Systems Intercepting Missiles and Drones from Iran
MIDDLE EAST - The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported on May 8 that its air defense systems are actively intercepting missile and drone threats originating from Iran.
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US Issues Security Alert For Iraq on Reopened Iraqi Airspace and Continued Threats From Missiles, Drones, Rockets and Militia
IRAQ - The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert May 5 after Iraq reopened its airspace with limited commercial flights operating. Travelers considering air travel within the country face ongoing potential risks from missiles, drones, and rockets in Iraqi airspace.
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UAE: Air Defense Systems Engage 19 Projectiles Launched From Iran, Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Civilian and Economic Targets
MIDDLE EAST - On May 4 +the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems engaged 19 Iranian projectiles, including 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles and 4 UAVs. As a result, the UAE reported that there were โ3 moderate injuries.โ
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Iran Activates Air Defenses in Tehran Against Suspected Small Drones
IRAN - Air defense systems activated across multiple districts of Tehran late on April 30 with reports of firing sounds and explosions heard in western, central, southeastern, and southern areas of the capital. We are currently monitoring reports, an update will be posted if there are further develo
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U.S. Central Command Boards Commercial Vessel in Arabian Sea to Enforce Iranian Port Blockade
ARABIAN SEA - U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded the commercial vessel M/V Blue Star III on April 28 after it was suspected of attempting to transit to an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
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U.S. Central Command Deploys Three Carrier Strike Groups to Enforce Iranian Blockade as Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Extended Three Weeks
MIDDLE EAST - U.S. forces have redirected 34 vessels attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports under an expanding blockade enforced by U.S. Central Command. Three aircraft carrier strike groups (USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Gerald R. Ford, and USS George H.W. Bush) are now operating simultaneously in the region for the first time in decades, supported by over 200 aircraft and 15,000 sailors and Marines. Three aircraft carrier strike groups (USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Gerald R. Ford, and USS George H.W. Bush) are now operating simultaneously in the region for the first time in decades, supported by over 200 aircraft and 15,000 sailors and Marines. President Trump has directed the Navy to destroy any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and ordered mine-sweeping operations at tripled capacity. Rules of engagement authorize destruction of Iranian fast boats that threaten shipping or lay mines.
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IRGC Gunboat Attacks and Seizes Two Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Directs Citizens to Depart Iran as Airspace Partially Reopens
PERSIAN GULF - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received reports of incidents involving commercial vessels fired upon by vessels identified as IRGC gunboats on April 22.
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President Trump Extends Ceasefire with Iran Pending Unified Proposal, Maritime Blockade and Sanctions Continue
MIDDLE EAST - U.S. forces continue enforcement of the maritime blockade against ships entering or exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas as the ceasefire remains extended until Iranian leaders submit a unified proposal requested through Pakistani officials.
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USS Spruance Disables Propulsion of Iranian-Flagged Cargo Vessel Touska in North Arabian Sea
MIDDLE EAST - U.S. Central Command stated that U.S. forces operating in the Arabian Sea โenforced naval blockade measures against an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail toward an Iranian portโ on April 19.
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Armed Skiff Attempts to Board Sailing Vessel Southwest of Al Hudaydah as JMIC Holds Critical Threat for Strait of Hormuz
MIDDLE EAST - A skiff carrying 10 to 12 individuals, four to five of whom were armed with automatic weapons, approached a sailing vessel approximately 54 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, on 12 April, according to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Warning 034-26. The vesselโs master (the commanding officer) refused to stop and deployed a flare. The skiff turned away and departed to the southeast without boarding. The incident, the only event listed ...
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IDF Hits 200+ Hezbollah Targets as Israel Says Lebanon Excluded From U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
IDF hits more than 200 Hezbollah targets in 24 hours and reports killing 180+ operatives in largest coordinated operation since Operation Beeper. Lebanese health ministry reports 357 dead. Israel and the U.S. say Lebanon is not covered by the April 8 ceasefire.
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