The Latest Breaking News from CENTCOM

US joins forces with Saudis to strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

Oil price spikes after flare-up of fighting and claimed Iranian attacks on three tankers in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

Pentagon change appears to make it harder to tally military deaths and injuries

Casualties that have occurred since July 7, when the U.S. ceasefire with Iran collapsed, are on a different webpage than casualties that occurred earlier in the war

The Independent UK · Jul 27

CENTCOM chief advised halting Hormuz strikes before Trump paused Iran campaign: Report

US Central Command chief advised stopping strikes near Strait of Hormuz due to limited effectiveness. President Trump halted American military strikes against Iran after receiving this advice. Military and civilian advisors acknowledged limits to air power campaigns and their accomplishments. Iran halted retaliatory attacks after Washington paused its strikes for…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

12 commercial vessels redirected, two 'non-compliant' ships disabled as US enforces full blockade against Iran: CENTCOM

US Central Command confirmed its naval blockade against Iran remains fully operational. Coalition forces redirected twelve commercial vessels attempting to breach the maritime perimeter. Two ships were disabled after failing to comply with orders and ignoring warnings. Two other vessels were boarded to ensure complete adherence to the blockade. These…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

Iran-Oman talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz make progress: Report

Omani officials visited Tehran for talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. These discussions occurred while the United States paused its bombings in the region. Iran accused the United States of violating a memorandum of understanding regarding shipping routes. The US Central Command stated its naval blockade against Iran remains…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with 'major military punishment'

Iran and the United States threatened to intensify attacks on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, driving Brent crude above $100 a barrel and fuelling fears of a widening regional conflict and renewed pressure on the global economy.

France 24 · Jul 23

Iran-US war latest: Oil prices surge above $100 as Trump weighs broader Iran offensive

‘They haven’t received enough pain yet,’ president warns after attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea

The Independent UK · Jul 23

US strikes Iran for 12th night, targets missile, drone and air defence sites

The US military launched another round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, marking the 12th consecutive night of attacks, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The strikes targeted Iranian military sites, including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites and air defence assets.

The Times of India · Jul 23

Iran Reportedly Sent The U.S. a Ceasefire Proposal. Marco Rubio Says Tehran Is 'Not Serious' About Talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. continues to be committed to pursuing diplomatic ways to end the war in Iran, but claimed Tehran is "not serious about talks."

International Business Times · Jul 22

Middle East live: Trump attends dignified transfer of US service members killed in Iran war

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ​attended a dignified transfer of remains ceremony at a military base in Delaware for four US service members killed in the Iran war. Of the four slain soldiers, three were killed in an Iranian missile attack on a military base in Jordan and another died…

France 24 · Jul 22