The Latest Breaking News from CENTCOM

Why Lawmakers on Both Sides of the Aisle Are Calling Donald Trump's Iran Deal a 'Political Disaster'

Donald Trump's Iran deal faces backlash as Iran's Revolutionary Guards keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, defying agreement terms and complicating diplomatic efforts.

International Business Times UK · Jun 20

'All US blockade enforcement efforts have ceased': Centcom lifts blockade on ships to, from Iranian ports

Big news out of the Middle East! The US has officially lifted its blockade on ships going to and from Iranian ports. Central Command confirmed this major development, signaling a significant shift in maritime operations and potentially easing tensions in the region. This move could have wide-ranging implications for international…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Indian seafarers question US military’s account of tanker strike that killed three crew members

Seamen’s union disputes Centcom claim that it fired on MT Settebello after its crew ignored repeated warnings

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Military strikes on water facilities in Iran may constitute a war crime, experts say

Strikes on Bemani damaged key water reservoir for 20,000 people living in area amid a historic drought in the country

The Guardian - US · Jun 11

Watch: US shares footage of attack on MT Jalveer in Hormuz with Indians on board

The United States on Thursday shared footage of attack on MT Jalveer in the Strait of Hormuz which had 20 Indians on board, claiming that the foreign-flagged vessel attempted to transport oil from Iran through the Gulf of Oman.

The Times of India · Jun 11

US strikes another tanker in Hormuz as it tightens Iranian port blockade

CENTCOM disabled another tanker attempting to bypass the Iran blockade in a third strike this week, just hours after three Indian crew members were confirmed dead in Wednesday's strike on the MT Settebello.

Euronews · Jun 11

US military confirms attack on third Indian-crewed tanker off Gulf of Oman

US forces disabled a third oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The ship was attempting to transport oil from Iran. US aircraft fired missiles into the engine room. This action follows a blockade initiated on April 13. CENTCOM reports disabling nine non-compliant vessels and redirecting many others.

The Economic Times · Jun 11

Iran warns Mideast truce 'practically meaningless' after US strikes

TEHRAN - Iran warned on Thursday that the shaky ceasefire in the three-month Middle East war was now "practically meaningless" following fresh strikes by the United States that saw Tehran respond with attacks around the region.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11

India reports third ship ‘incident’ off Oman after confirming three sailors dead in US strike on tanker

Delhi lodges ‘strong’ protest with Washington and demands accountability for attack on ‘Settebello’

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Missile barrage across Gulf puts region on edge; hopes of an Iran-US deal fade as both sides trade fire: 10 things to know

Tensions surge as the US and Iran exchange fresh military strikes. Iran targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The US responded with strikes inside Iran. Regional nations condemned Iran's actions. Fears of a wider war across West Asia intensify. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint. Diplomatic efforts…

The Times of India · Jun 11