U.S. Central Command

US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted strikes against approximately 90 Iranian military targets. The attacks aimed to degrade Iran's capability to attack commercial shipping and civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military sites and port facilities, while Tehran responded by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. The conflict escalated amid threats to an interim ceasefire and reports of strikes on infrastructure, including bridges and airports.

The US launched strikes on Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks on cargo ships, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile and drone strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain. President Trump stated the interim ceasefire with Iran is 'over' and warned of escalated consequences if further attacks occur.

U.S. Central Command is conducting strikes on Iran at the president's direction, following President Trump's declaration that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over. Will Todman, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, is cited as providing analysis on the situation.

The United States launched fresh attacks on Iran for the second consecutive night, with U.S. Central Command announcing the strikes via social media. President Trump had earlier referenced the attacks in discussions with reporters, raising questions about potential escalation.

Iranians were preparing to bury their slain leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad as US strikes targeted Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the strategic waterway.

United States forces launched new strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump declared the provisional ceasefire with Tehran 'over.' US Central Command confirmed the operation, stating it aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation through the waterway.

US Central Command launched strikes on Iran at the direction of President Donald Trump, as a ceasefire between the two countries collapsed. Trump warned of a potential military blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and stated an attack was imminent, though he also suggested the conflict may not escalate into a full war.

The U.S. military is conducting strikes on Iran, as stated by U.S. Central Command, following President Donald Trump's declaration that an interim agreement to end the war with Iran is 'over.' The strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. holding Iran accountable for aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews.

US Central Command conducted strikes on Iran to hold it accountable for aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews in an international waterway. The strikes aim to address Iran's unjustified actions, as stated in a CENTCOM post on X.

The U.S. launched additional strikes against Iran, targeting its ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran's attack on commercial vessels. President Donald Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is over, despite a June memorandum of understanding aiming to end hostilities.

US Central Command announced additional strikes on Iran at Trump's direction, aiming to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement followed reports of explosions in southern coastal Iran.

Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over, with both sides continuing military strikes. The US attacked over 80 Iranian targets after Iran struck commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while a blockade of Iranian ports led to ongoing clashes.

President Trump warned Iran the U.S. is preparing for additional strikes following the end of a ceasefire after Iranian attacks on American military sites. He threatened to target Iran’s civilian infrastructure and seize Kharg Island, a key oil facility, while the U.S. military confirmed strikes on Iranian air defenses and small boats in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and the United States exchanged strikes after Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump ordered U.S. military strikes on Iran and revoked a sanctions waiver, while Iran claimed the ceasefire was rendered ineffective. World oil prices rose over 5% following Trump's declaration that the interim deal with Iran was over.

The U.S. military launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The U.S. also revoked Iran's license to sell crude oil, escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations. Both Bahrain and Kuwait issued missile alerts following the strikes.

The U.S. Central Command stated it completed a new round of strikes on Iran, targeting over 80 locations. Washington also revoked a license allowing Iran to sell oil following attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

The US Central Command (Centcom) reported striking over 80 targets in Iran, including air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats.

U.S. Central Command launched strikes against Iran following tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata provided details.

The U.S. military retaliated against Iran for attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while world leaders attended the NATO summit in Turkey.

U.S. forces conducted retaliatory strikes in Iran following the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The military action was described as a response to the IRGC's aggression against maritime traffic in the region.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that US forces have begun launching strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes aim to impose costs for Iran's actions, which CENTCOM described as unwarranted and a violation of a ceasefire.

U.S. forces have launched strikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which the U.S. claims violates a ceasefire. President Donald Trump revoked Iran's oil sales license, further straining the ceasefire.

The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran following attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as announced by the U.S. Central Command. The strikes aim to 'impose heavy costs' for targeting commercial shipping.

The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. Central Command statement.

The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran following attacks on three merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations to end their conflict. Iran condemned the U.S. revocation of an oil license and accused the U.S. of violating an interim ceasefire agreement.

General Frank McKenzie, former head of US Central Command, suggested relocating US bases from the Gulf to Israel and neighboring countries to better protect against Iranian missile and drone attacks. He highlighted the vulnerability of current bases in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain and recommended dispersing US forces westward, including to Israel.

Retired General Frank McKenzie, former head of US Central Command, argues that US bases in the Gulf should be relocated to Israel and neighboring countries to better protect against Iranian threats. He criticized the current basing system as an 'artefact' of Cold War strategy, noting that Iran's attacks on Gulf bases during the war exposed vulnerabilities. McKenzie stated the Biden administration rejected his proposal to shift bases westward.

Israel is preparing to withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon as part of a pilot project where the Lebanese army will take exclusive control and gradually disarm Hezbollah. The withdrawal awaits approval from the US Central Command and the entry of Lebanese forces.

The U.S. Navy suspended the active search for a sailor missing after an MH-60S helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea. The search was conducted by the U.S. Navy and Air Force under U.S. Central Command, with the sailor’s name withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized a US Army-led meeting of 12 nations in Bahrain discussing regional security, questioning Centcom's impact on the region. He praised Iranian forces and emphasized peace through comprehensive, inclusive efforts without outside interference.

Iran’s joint military command warned oil tankers to use its approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response,' escalating tensions in the critical energy supply waterway. The U.S. and Gulf Arab states oppose Iran’s plan to charge fees for passage, while recent attacks and navigation disputes have disrupted ship traffic in the strait.

Iran's Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei accused the US of 'performative posturing' during a security meeting in Bahrain, claiming it conceals destabilizing policies. The US meeting aimed to discuss regional cooperation and maritime security with 12 Middle Eastern countries.

Iran’s joint military command warned oil tankers to use its approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response,' escalating tensions over the critical energy supply waterway. The warning follows U.S. and Iranian diplomatic meetings in Qatar and U.S. Central Command's emphasis on free commerce through the strait, which Iran claims threatens regional security.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a security dialogue with military officials from 11 Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, to discuss enhancing defense collaboration. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper emphasized the shared commitment to regional security and stability.

The United States will directly monitor Lebanese and Israeli forces under a new framework agreement, according to a report citing an unnamed US official. US personnel already in Lebanon since 2024 will track potential violations, with US Central Command documenting incidents for the Trump administration to enable diplomatic intervention, though the commander will not directly oversee either side's activities.

US Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Lebanese Armed Forces commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal to discuss implementing a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Cooper also met US troops in Israel and recognized their contributions, with over 50,000 US personnel deployed across the Middle East.

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun told US Central Command head Admiral Brad Cooper that Beirut intends to assert sovereignty over all territory, including the Israeli border. Cooper also met Lebanon's army chief Rodolphe Haykal to discuss regional developments and a US-brokered Israel-Lebanon peace agreement.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated his commitment to deploying the army to the southern border with Israel, where Hezbollah has a strong presence. He discussed this with US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper, emphasizing extending state authority through military forces. The conversation included preparations for a framework agreement between Lebanon, Israel, and the US.

Hapag-Lloyd warns of heightened risk and operational chaos in the Strait of Hormuz due to military strikes and conflicting routing directives. Iran is moving 4.12 million barrels of crude oil from Kharg Island, with U.S. airstrikes and Iranian retaliation escalating tensions.