U.S. Naval Forces Central Command
Coverage of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in the Nexus archive.
- What are the main bases housing US forces in the Middle East?
The article outlines key US military bases in the Middle East under Centcom, including Bahrain hosting the Fifth Fleet, Iraq's Erbil and al-Harir bases, Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, and Kuwait's facilities. It notes Iran's targeting of these bases and their roles in logistics, refueling, and combat operations. Attacks on US facilities in Iraq and Jordan have resulted in casualties.
- Navy suspends search for sailor who went missing when helicopter went down in Arabian Sea
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.
- Trump launches new strikes on Iran after US Army helicopter downed
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. forces to launch strikes on Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The two pilots aboard the helicopter were unharmed and rescued, while the U.S. described the action as a 'proportional response' to Iranian aggression, despite claiming a ceasefire remains in place.
- Trump says Iran downed a US Army Apache helicopter, vows response
President Donald Trump claims Iran shot down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, stating the two pilots were unharmed and vowing a U.S. response. U.S. Central Command confirmed the pilots were rescued and the incident is under investigation, while the U.S. continues a blockade of Iranian ports.