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defense17 days ago•3 min saved

Florida Charter Boat Snags U.S. Military Drone During Routine Tests

A Gulf of Mexico charter fishing trip yielded an unusual catch when a boat hauled in a U.S. military drone, later identified as an Eglin Air Force Base LUCAS drone that reportedly collided with the water during routine testing. The drone was recovered and handed to the Defense Department, with Eglin confirming the incident as part of ongoing munitions tests and CENTCOM noting a new one-way drone task force operating in the region.

via CBS News|

#centcom #defense #drone

world20 days ago•2 min saved

Pentagon tallies $43.6B cost of Iran conflict

The Pentagon told Congress that the Iran war has cost $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, a figure likely undercounting because it excludes base repairs; most spending goes to replacing munitions ($28.1B), with more than 50,000 troops deployed, 18 dead and 800+ wounded, and concerns about ammunition shortages affecting readiness.

via USA Today|

#centcom #iran #munitions

world24 days ago•3 min saved

Secret U.S.-Israel-Arab Military Summit Maps Iran War Strategy

Top U.S., Israeli and Arab military chiefs met in Germany at a privately organized gathering led by CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper to discuss the war with Iran, regional security cooperation, and potential ISR support and maritime moves in the Strait of Hormuz; attendees included Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Egypt, highlighting deeper collaboration under the Abraham Accords amid ongoing Houthi attacks.

via Axios|

#abraham-accords #centcom #gulf-states

middle-east25 days ago•7 min saved

Saudi crown prince seeks U.S. help as Houthi attacks escalate, meets CENTCOM chief

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah amid escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi targets and Red Sea shipping. Reports say Riyadh sought U.S. military assistance, with Washington offering intelligence-sharing and targeting help after Trump did not authorize strikes. The Houthis’ campaign has raised concerns over oil exports and regional stability, with Saudi civil-defense alerts issued in several southern cities; Iran also postponed a Gulf talks meeting in Oman.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#centcom #houthis #middle-east

world-news1 month ago•25 min saved

US Strikes Five Iranian Oil Carriers Near Kharg Island, Escalating Hormuz Tensions

U.S. Central Command says American forces destroyed five Iranian crude-oil carriers near Kharg Island and Jask in a move tied to Tehran’s oil-financed influence and in retaliation for IRGC missile attacks on a U.S. warship. The vessels were abandoned and rendered inoperable; four tankers—Kaviz, Charminar, Horizon 1, and Riesco—and a fifth near Kharg, Derya, were targeted. Iran has warned of retaliation as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. Kharg Island is a major Iranian oil-export hub, storing up to about 30 million barrels of crude.

via New York Post|

#centcom #iran #irgc

defense-and-security1 month ago•3 min saved

Five Iranian Tankers Destroyed in Second Round of U.S. Strikes

U.S. Central Command says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in a second round of retaliatory strikes after Iran targeted a U.S. Navy ship; the strikes hit tankers linked to the IRGC in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, following an earlier round in which three tankers were destroyed, as U.S. pressure over a six-month conflict persists ahead of the midterms.

via Politico|

#centcom #defense-and-security #iran

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Iran Targets U.S. Naval Drone as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps says it attacked an unmanned surface vessel attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz, signaling renewed confrontation with the United States. CENTCOM says it retaliated by striking three Iranian oil tankers and three US-linked vessels in the Strait after IRGC missile strikes on two U.S. warships, later disabling additional IRGC oil carriers and destroying another tanker. A U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer dodged further attacks with no American casualties reported. The flare-up follows Iranian strikes on oil facilities and bases in the region, with warnings that Tehran should stop “mischief” and assurances of higher costs if attacks continue.

via Euronews.com|

#centcom #iran #irgc

middle-east1 month ago•19 min saved

IDF strikes Lebanon as Iran targets Hormuz shipping in widening Middle East escalation

Escalation across the region intensified as the IDF struck southern Lebanon after Hezbollah drones, while Iran and proxies attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz; CENTCOM retaliated against Iranian tankers, including the sinking of the MT Kylo, in a broader US-led effort to deter Iran. Reports suggest Iran is coordinating with Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis for a multi-front attack on Israel, amid US moves to craft a post-war strategy. Iran also faces potential internal upheaval, while regional diplomacy continues with Iranian talks with Saudi and Turkish ministers and Israel conducting readiness exercises ahead of holidays.

via jpost.com|

#centcom #iran #irgc

world1 month ago•10 min saved

US strikes three Iran-linked oil tankers as tensions with Iran flare anew

After Iran attacked two US warships, CENTCOM said it permanently disabled two oil tankers and destroyed a third in the Gulf of Oman; Iran claimed retaliation with no casualties while warning ships away from its routes, underscoring renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

via BBC|

#centcom #middle-east #oil-tankers

world1 month ago•390 min saved

U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on Navy Ships

U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy ships; CENTCOM said no American personnel were harmed. The Downy and Stark 1 were destroyed off Kharg Island and near Jask, respectively, and Kylo was destroyed near the Gulf of Oman after its crew evacuated; Iran condemned the strikes as illegal. Adm. Brad Cooper warned Washington will impose higher costs on Iran if it continues threatening ships, and Kharg Island’s strategic role in Iran’s oil trade was noted.

via NBC News|

#centcom #iran #kharg-island

world1 month ago•2 min saved

CENTCOM probes deadly wedding strike in Iran amid ongoing operations

U.S. Central Command has ordered an internal review into a reported civilian casualty at a wedding in Iran amid ongoing strikes; Iranian officials say five people were killed and 67 wounded, but it’s not yet confirmed that a U.S. strike caused the blast. The investigation will examine drone footage and target-identification procedures and also consider the possibility that an errant Iranian munition caused the damage. The incident ranks among the war’s more significant civilian casualty events since it began, which included an early-day strike that hit a school and killed about 150 people, mostly children; U.S. officials emphasize the military does not target civilians.

via Axios|

#centcom #civilian-casualties #iran

world1 month ago•3 min saved

U.S. escalates strikes on Iran as diplomacy stalls

The United States launched a second round of strikes against Iranian targets, calling them large and powerful, as peace talks remain stalled and President Trump warns of further escalation; CENTCOM says the actions follow attempted IRGC attacks on shipping and American personnel, with Washington also pursuing economic isolation of Iran, while Iran signals willingness to reciprocate if the U.S. honors its commitments, keeping the risk of broader conflict high.

via Politico|

#centcom #iran #iran-us-tensions

world1 month ago•2 min saved

US targets IRGC near Hormuz as shipping attacks escalate

The United States said it launched new strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran around the Strait of Hormuz after recent attacks on commercial shipping and U.S. personnel, signaling an escalation in the flashpoint region. President Trump described the strikes as large and powerful and warned of a broader response if Tehran retaliates, following a weekend exchange of fire and rising regional tensions involving the U.S., Iran, and allies.

via CNBC|

#centcom #iran #irgc

world1 month ago•9 min saved

U.S. strikes IRGC targets in Iran after Hormuz and troop attacks

The U.S. launched a wave of strikes on IRGC targets in Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and an assault on U.S. troops in the region; President Trump confirmed the strikes, saying Iran attempted to mine the Strait and fired missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan, most of which were intercepted, and this follows earlier strikes—signaling an ongoing escalation in the Middle East.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#centcom #iran #irgc

world1 month ago•7 min saved

Hormuz framework tests US naval access as Iran-Oman push for corridor

Iran and Oman unveiled a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz via a temporary corridor that would exclude military vessels; CENTCOM says Iran does not control the strait and it remains an international waterway, while the White House declined to say whether it would accept restrictions on US warships, leaving key questions about American access and potential responses unresolved amid ongoing pressure and sanctions.

via Fox News|

#centcom #iran #oman