US Centcom
Coverage of US Centcom in the Nexus archive.
- US Centcom says seven commercial vessels stopped under Iran naval blockade
US Centcom reported that seven commercial vessels were stopped under Iran's naval blockade, with six redirected and one disabled by American military forces. The action is part of a naval blockade on Iran.
- Morning recap
The US conducted its eighth consecutive strike against Iran, targeting IRGC forces linked to an attack on US service members in Jordan. Iran's supreme leader criticized US agreements as invalid, while Trump called the deaths of two US soldiers a 'very sad thing.' Attacks included strikes on Qeshm Island, Kuwait bases, and Israeli strikes in Gaza resulting in Palestinian civilian deaths.
- Morning recap
The US struck Iran for the seventh consecutive time, targeting surveillance sites and military infrastructure. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, while an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed eight people at a funeral.
- US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran
US CENTCOM has conducted the third round of strikes on Iran. The action is part of ongoing military engagements between the US and Iran.
- US attack kills three Indian sailors in Gulf of Oman
The US military struck a Palau-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman, killing three Indian sailors. India summoned the deputy head of the US mission in Delhi after the third such attack this week. The US accused the vessel of violating its Iran port blockade.
- Third suspected US strike this week hits Indian-crewed tanker off Oman
A third suspected US strike this week hit the Indian-crewed asphalt tanker Jalveer off Oman's port of Shinas, causing a fire near its engine room and funnel. All 20 Indian crew members were reported safe, with evacuation coordinated by the Royal Navy of Oman. The incident follows two prior strikes on Indian-crewed tankers in the region, with British maritime companies suggesting the fire may be linked to US operations targeting Iranian ports.
- Three Indian seafarers killed in US attack off Oman coast: Indian minister
Three Indian seafarers were killed in a US attack on the Settebello oil tanker off the coast of Oman. The US Centcom claimed the strike was 'precision' and targeted the vessel for carrying Iranian oil and non-compliance with US forces' instructions.
- CENTCOM: ‘Safe path’ through Hormuz is US priority in ‘Project Freedom’
US CENTCOM prioritizes securing safe routes and blockading Iran in Hormuz as part of Project Freedom. The main goal is to ensure a safe path through the region. This is according to US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins.