The official account of U.S. Central Command.
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A U.S Sailor aboard USS Milius (DDG 69) stands watch as the guided-missile destroyer transits regional waters supporting the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of June 14, CENTCOM forces have redirected 142 commercial ships that complied and disabled 9 vessels that did not comply.
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U.S. naval forces operating in the Middle East supported the rescue of 14 Indian mariners stranded in the Arabian Sea, June 14.
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Sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) perform maintenance on MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters, keeping them mission-ready as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian Sea and supports the U.S. blockade against Iran.
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Jun 13
An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) as the ship transits the Arabian Sea in support of the blockade against Iran. As of June 13, CENTCOM forces have redirected 141 commercial vessels and disabled 9 to ensure compliance.
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U.S. Navy fighter jets and command and control aircraft prepare to take off from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the ship transits the Arabian Sea.
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Jun 13
Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have downed all of them in recent hours as traffic flow through the strait continues unimpeded. The international trade corridor remains open for transit.
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet patrols the skies above the Middle East as American forces maintain regional presence and vigilance.
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Jun 12
U.S. forces continue to strictly enforce the blockade against Iran. CENTCOM has redirected 139 compliant commercial ships and disabled 9 non-compliant vessels since April 13.
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Jun 12
Today, CENTCOM completed its largest training exercise with central and south Asian nations. More than 350 military personnel from 10 countries and 10 U.S. National Guard units participated. The two-week event built relationships and fostered trust among partners.
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Jun 12
U.S. Navy warships and air assets continue to patrol regional waters enforcing the blockade against Iran. As of today, U.S. forces have redirected 136 commercial vessels and disabled 9 to ensure compliance.
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Jun 11
The Strait of Hormuz remains open for transit.
ALT Strait of Hormuz Open for Transit Safe pathways are established for commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The pathways are available to all vessels not violating the blockade against Iran. Hundreds of ships have transited in the last two months. U.S. forces are postured to defend against Iranian aggression. Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.
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Jun 10
🚫 CLAIM: Iranian media sources are claiming that Iran has attacked a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz. FALSE.
✅ TRUTH: No U.S. warships have been struck.
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Jun 10
🚫 CLAIM: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
✅ TRUTH: Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight.
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Jun 10
U.S. Central Command forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m. ET against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chief’s direction. The strikes are in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression.
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U.S. Army paratroopers conduct small arms training during a live-fire exercise in the Middle East.
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