Central Command

Mr. Trump stated the US may reimpose a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened a potential attack on Iran. He mentioned the Central Command could 'hit Iran very hard.'

The Trump administration is removing decades of sanctions on Iran as part of a deal to end the war, including authorizing oil sales and frozen funds. A 14-point memorandum signed with Iran outlines a schedule for sanctions removal and 60-day waivers, but challenges remain in implementation and potential disagreements.

The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran, targeting missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites. The action followed an attack by Tehran on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

A US airstrike killed senior Islamic State leader Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi in northwest Syria on June 19, according to the US military's Central Command. The strike was part of ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorists targeting Americans.

The United States launched airstrikes against Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks from Tehran in the region. U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran would 'pay the price' for stalled peace talks, as Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan—hosting U.S. troops—came under Iranian fire.

The United States launched strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Central Command. The action escalates tensions and raises doubts about the ongoing ceasefire and peace negotiations mentioned by President Trump.

The U.S. has launched retaliatory strikes against Iran following the downing of an Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Central Command. CENTCOM described the mission as a proportional response to what it termed unjustified Iranian aggression.

A U.S. Apache attack helicopter shot down by Iran was rescued by a drone-boat named Corsair, marking a first-of-its-kind operation involving autonomous technology. The crew was transported to safety by the drone-boat, with both members reported in stable condition. The Navy's Task Force 59, focused on unmanned tech, operated the Corsair, which is part of a $392 million contract with Saronic.

A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump stated the two pilots were unharmed. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, with Trump expressing optimism about a potential deal to resolve the conflict.

The US military intercepted Iranian missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz overnight, according to Central Command. The action occurred as part of ongoing tensions in the region.

The U.S. intercepted Iranian missiles targeting American forces in Kuwait, according to Central Command. The attacks are undermining the remaining U.S.-Iran ceasefire and increasing strain on efforts to end the war.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth dismissed concerns about strained weapons stockpiles, saying recent reporting has exaggerated the issue. The comments come as questions about US weapons inventories have intensified following the Iran conflict. Hegseth accused Sen. Mark Kelly of improperly discussing sensitive information.

The U.S. destroyed six small Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Central Command. The incident was reported on Monday. CBS News contributors discussed the event.

The US has opened a passage through Hormuz, according to Central Command. Cargo ships are anchored offshore in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran. The event occurred on May 4, 2026.

The US has boarded a ship carrying Iranian oil, and President Trump has threatened mine-laying vessels. Central Command reported intercepting 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.