The United States (US) military says it has disabled another tanker accused of violating a US-imposed blockade on Iranian ports, marking the latest escalation in tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Read More: US blockade still in place despite Trump’s announcement According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the […]
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Centcom terms Pakistan critical counter-terror partner against IS-K
The US Central Command has termed Pakistan a “critical counter-terrorism partner” that is “central” to the fight against the militant Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) in South Asia. The remarks were made by Centcom Commander Navy Admiral Bradford Cooper, who testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee earlier this week on the progress of ‘Operation Epic Fury’ […]
Iran had 60% enriched uranium before conflict, says CENTCOM chief
The head of US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said Iran possessed uranium enriched up to 60 percent before the outbreak of its recent conflict with the United States and Israel. Speaking before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Admiral Brad Cooper confirmed that Iran had uranium enriched to 60 percent, a level widely considered close to […]
US blocks vessel heading toward Iranian port
The United States (US) Central Command has announced that it intercepted another vessel attempting to head toward an Iranian port, describing the move as part of ongoing maritime enforcement operations. Read More: Trump signals possible breakthrough with Iran talks In a statement accompanied by images of two ships, the command said the action was taken under what […]
United States Central Command releases video of Iranian ship seizure operation
The United States Central Command (United States Central Command) has released video footage showing what it describes as a military operation against an Iranian flagged cargo vessel in the Arabian Sea, escalating already heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. Read More: Iran warns of retaliation after US seizes vessel According to the footage shared on […]
Iran warns of retaliation after US seizes vessel
Iran Joint Military Command has strongly condemned the reported US action against an Iranian commercial vessel, calling it a violation of the ceasefire understanding and an act of maritime aggression. Iranian officials have warned that a response will be delivered “very soon” following the seizure. Read More: US seizes Iranian-flagged vessel after interception at sea […]
US seizes Iranian-flagged vessel after interception at sea
The United States has taken control of an Iranian-flagged vessel after intercepting it in regional waters, according to the US Central Command (Centcom), which also released footage of the operation. Read More: Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker In an official statement, Centcom confirmed that US Marines boarded and seized the ship, bringing it under American control. […]
US F-35 makes emergency landing amid Iran conflict
A United States Central Command (CENTCOM) official has confirmed that a US F-35 Lightning II stealth warplane made an emergency landing at an American air base in the Middle East following an in-flight incident reportedly linked to suspected Iranian fire. Read More: US navy’s $100M F–35 fighter jet crashes in California Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for CENTCOM, […]
US military strikes over 5,000 targets in Iran, CENTCOM reports
WASHINGTON — The United States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) has provided details of its ongoing military campaign against Iran, reporting that more than 5,000 targets have been struck over the past 10 days. The operations are said to focus on locations deemed to pose immediate threats to US forces and regional security. Read More: Pakistan […]
Trump predicts Iran will seek a deal amid military standoff
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday he believes Iran would prefer to negotiate a deal rather than face US military action, despite Tehran asserting that its missile arsenal is non-negotiable. Read More: Trump plans talks amid rising Iran tensions “I can say this, they do want to make a deal,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, […]