CENTCOM
Pentagon considering renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire fails - report
A new operation name could allow the Trump administration to distinguish renewed strikes from Operation Epic Fury, NBC reported.
US attacks in Gulf violation of ceasefire, more than a ‘light slap,’ Iranian officials say
US carries out strikes on Iran, Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for Tehran targeting US destroyers
US Navy strikes Iranian-flagged ship trying to break Strait of Hormuz blockade from Gulf of Oman
US blockade of Hormuz successful despite media reports suggesting otherwise, maritime expert says
The seven large container ships detected near the Chabahar Port are not a sign that Iran is considering shifting activity to the east of Hormuz, as had initially been theorized.
'Inaccurate reports': CENTCOM denies media allegations of ships breaking Hormuz blockade
US Central Command refutes media claims that several ships evaded the Strait of Hormuz blockade, providing details of US military interceptions and orders for vessels to return.
Critical roles of Eyal Zamir, Dan Caine, Brad Cooper in shaping the Iran war - exclusive
As US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have made the ultimate war decisions regarding Iran, IDF and US military figures have been the next most influential players.
WATCH: US intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions
The Pentagon confirmed a US military boarding of the stateless M/T Tifani, a vessel tied to Iranian smuggling activity, as part of global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks.
Iran-US talks deepened understanding but mistrust remains, parliament speaker Ghalibaf says
Some of the main disagreements during the talks, Ghalibaf said, were focused on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues.
CENTCOM: 13 Americans dead and hundreds wounded in 40 days of war with Iran as Pakistan talks stall
CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins said 354 of those wounded have since returned to duty, with the US and Iran failing to reach a long-term agreement during recent talks in Pakistan.
Iran split over Strait of Hormuz as IRGC challenges Foreign Minister Araghchi
“Bad and Incomplete Tweet by Araghchi and Incorrect Ambiguity-Creation Regarding the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," the IRGC-linked Tasnim posted on X on Friday.
US ready to restart Iran war if no deal reached, Hegseth warns
Hegseth stated that he had a message for the Iranian leadership: "We are watching you. Your capabilities are not the same as ours. Remember, this is not a fair fight."
US deploys additional troops to Middle East as Hormuz blockade enters third day - report
The deployment reportedly includes a carrier strike group with approximately 6,000 personnel aboard the USS George H.W. Bush, alongside roughly 4,200 Marines.
Iran’s economy could collapse within three months under naval blockade, experts warn
An expert on Iran's military noted that Iranian authorities have previously declared that if they are denied access to their ports, they will prevent other countries in the region from using theirs.
