United States Central Command
Coverage of United States Central Command in the Nexus archive.
- US Forces Intercept Iranian Drone Swarm Targeting Ships in Strait of Hormuz
US forces intercepted Iranian one-way attack drones targeting commercial shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, conducted by United States Central Command (CENTCOM), ensured uninterrupted traffic flow through the critical trade corridor.
- Middle East live: US carries out 'self-defence' strikes on Iran
US forces conducted 'self-defence' strikes on Iranian missile sites and naval mines in southern Iran, risking destabilization of a fragile ceasefire. Iranian negotiators are in Doha for critical talks to end the war, as tensions escalate.
- US strikes military targets in Iran after attacks on destroyers in Strait of Hormuz: Centcom
US forces attacked Iranian military facilities after attacks on American guided-missile destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes were confirmed by US Central Command. President Trump downplayed the significance of the strikes.
- First Thing: Tensions rise over Hormuz as Trump threatens to blow Iran ‘off the face of the earth’
Tensions are rising in the Gulf region as Donald Trump threatens Iran and launches 'Project Freedom' to open a route through the Strait of Hormuz, while congressional battles heat up with red states revising maps and Democrats adding candidates to their slate. The situation remains uncertain with over 800 ships stranded and shipping industry experts skeptical about safe travel. The electoral battle for Congress is intensifying with key elections approaching.
- Trump opens Hormuz under fire with ‘Project Freedom’ as Iran warns of attacks
The US has launched 'Project Freedom' to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under fire, with American forces intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, while Iran warns of attacks on any foreign military presence. Two US-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited the strait. The operation has turned into a direct test of control over the strait, with the US and Iran on a path to potential open conflict.
- Trump opens Hormuz under fire with ‘Project Freedom’ as Iran warns of attacks
The US has launched 'Project Freedom' to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with American forces intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, while Iran warns of attacks on any foreign military presence. The operation has successfully transited two US-flagged merchant vessels through the strait. The situation has raised stakes for a potential conflict between the US and Iran.
- Iran attacks U.S. ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid ‘Project Freedom’
Iran attacked US military ships and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz using cruise missiles and drones. The attack comes after President Donald Trump announced 'Project Freedom' to guide ships through the strait. The US is expected to respond to Iran's actions.
- Iran opened fire on US warships; 6 small boats destroyed in retaliation: Centcom
Iran opened fire on US warships in the Middle East, prompting a US military retaliation that destroyed six Iranian small boats. The incident occurred as the US intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones. The Trump administration is working to ensure ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Two U.S. merchant vessels successfully transit Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says
Two U.S. merchant vessels successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz with CENTCOM guidance after President Trump announced Project Freedom. The plan aims to guide ships through the chokepoint. This development indicates a strategic move by the U.S.
- Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure and talks in doubt as Iran threatens to ‘retaliate’ to US seizure of ship
The US seized an Iranian ship attempting to bypass a naval blockade, escalating tensions as Iran rejects further peace talks with the US, citing violations of a ceasefire agreement. The incident has caused market volatility, with rising oil prices and falling stock futures.
- US Blocks 10 Iran Ships From Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command has blocked 10 Iranian ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's military warns it will disrupt marine traffic in the Red Sea if the blockade continues. NBC's Richard Engel reported the development from Tel Aviv.