CENTCOM

US using anti-tank land mines in Iran's Shiraz to neutralize ballistic missile launchers - report

According to The Washington Post, the mines used were American BLU-91/B anti-tank land mines, which are deployed by aircraft using the Gator mine scattering system.

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off in support of Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 22, 2026.
The national flag of Iran flies in the wind as debris lies scattered in the aftermath of an Israeli and US strike on a police station, in Tehran, Iran, March 3, 2026

US can only confirm about third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

US and Israeli soldiers convene at the Civil Military Coordination Center, overseeing the implementation of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, November 17, 2025

US considers sending additional 10,000 ground troops to Middle East amid Iran talks - report

A sign for MacDill Air Force Base is displayed on a concrete wall near the main gate along South Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, Florida, US March 18, 2026.

Improvised explosive found at CENTCOM, USSOCOM HQ in Florida, FBI’s Patel says


US deploys 82nd Airborne Division as Trump warns Iran to pursue diplomacy or face force

At the center of Trump's buildup is the 82nd Airborne Division and two amphibious ready groups, a move that experts suggest is aimed directly at Iranian strategic interests.

Members of the US 82nd Airborne Division participate in a joint military training with Polish 18th Mechanized Division in Nowa Deba, Poland, April 8, 2022

Iran fortifying Kharg Island in preparation for potential US attack - report

US officials and military experts have warned of the significant risks that a US ground invasion of Kharg Island, Iran's primary hub for oil exports, would pose.

A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026. 2026

US strikes 10,000th target in Iran during Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM announces

In a video posted on X/Twitter, Cooper stated that the US had struck its 10,000th target "just hours ago," adding that the total was even more impressive when combined with targets struck by Israel.

A still image released by US Central Command (CENTCOM), which accompanied a press release describing the operation dubbed "Epic Fury", an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a rocket launch from a ship, in this picture obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026.

Low chance for US-Iran deal, but Trump 'can always surprise us,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'

Israeli officials say a US-Iran deal remains unlikely, but fear President Donald Trump could still declare a temporary ceasefire as talks continue.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing West Palm Beach aboard Air Force One, Florida, US, March 23, 2026

Memetic warfare: US, Iran, and Israel battle for meme dominance and social media virality

Governments are capitalizing on how audiences, particularly younger ones, consume information. 

Illustrative image of an Instagram logo appearing on a smartphone screen.

Chances of US-Iran deal 'very small,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'

An American source told the Post that “the strikes are continuing as planned," and Israeli officials also said there has been no change in coordination with the US military or in operational plans.

An illustration of US-Iranian negotiatons.

Iran targets civilians out of desperation, CENTCOM chief Cooper tells anti-regime outlet

US CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper tells Iran International that the Islamic regime intensified strikes on civilian targets as its military capabilities decline and pressure mounts in the conflict.

US CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper at CENTCOM headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, on March 5, 2026; illustrative.

US-Israeli strikes killed Basij Shiraz commander earlier this week, IRGC-affiliated outlet says

Meanwhile, the IDF and US military continued strikes across Iran, including Tehran, on Sunday night, according to eyewitnesses and anti-regime media.

Basij militia Shiraz commander Ebrahim Mortazavi-Nasb, killed in an Israeli strike, in an undated photo.

Iran threatens US, Israeli infrastructure over energy strikes

"If the enemy attacks fuel and energy infrastructure, all energy, information technology, and desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime in the region will be targeted," Iran said.

Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Amir Hatami speaks during a meeting with military academy students, in Tehran, Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 7, 2026.

US intensifies campaign to reopen Strait of Hormuz, deploys A-10s, Apaches - report

Top US general Dan Caine had announced that American A-10 Thunderbolt II jets had entered the war and were on missions along Iran’s southern flank.

A US Airmen A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sits in an A-10 at a base in the US Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2026.