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A U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jet patrols over regional waters as CENTCOM forces continue to enforce the maritime blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 6, U.S. forces have redirected 92 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure strict compliance.
U.S. Sailors conduct night flight operations aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship sails in regional waters supporting operations in the Middle East.
A statement by the commander of U.S. Central Command “My presence on the USS Abraham Lincoln yesterday was truly inspiring. I hope every American could see the crew of this ship while they are carrying out their mission. Watching their camaraderie, teamwork, and high morale is truly something to be proud of. One important point is that among the U.S. Navy’s 11 active aircraft carriers, Abraham Lincoln currently has…
❌ Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM): When I was aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln yesterday, I was very impressed. I wish every American could see the crew at work. By seeing their empathy, teamwork, and resilience, you shine with absolute pride. This is an important fact: among the 11 active aircraft carriers in the U.S. Navy, the Lincoln is currently one of those with…
U.S. Special Operations Command Central Celebrates Transfer of Leadership TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) held a change of command ceremony Aug. 14 in Tampa, marking the transfer of leadership from Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers to Rear Adm. Thomas Donovan. Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank, deputy commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), presided over the ceremony and praised SOCCENT’s…
U.S. Sailors and Marines conduct maintenance on a MH-60S Sea Hawk on the flight deck of USS Boxer (LHD 4) while deployed to the Middle East.
An F/A-18 fighter jet launches from the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) while the ship sails in regional waters and supports enforcement of America’s steel wall blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 12, U.S. forces have redirected 59 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure full compliance with the blockade.
U.S. Sailors conduct maintenance on F/A-18E Super Hornets on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to ensure carrier strike group assets remain mission ready to enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 8, CENTCOM redirected 53 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2. The U.S. military has also permitted more than 30 ships to pass through the blockade for humanitarian aid.
A U.S. sailor stands watch in the combat information center aboard USS Mason (DDG 87) as the guided-missile destroyer sails in regional waters supporting the U.S. blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas. As of Aug. 7, CENTCOM forces have redirected 51 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.
CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.
❌ — NEW: U.S. Central Command: At 5:45 p.m. ET today, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces based in the Middle East. All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted. U.S. forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness.
U.S. Navy Sailors remain focused and vigilant aboard guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), as American forces continue implementing the naval blockade against Iran. As of July 19, CENTCOM has redirected 6 commercial vessels and disabled 1 to ensure full compliance.