CENTCOM

CENTCOM announces air force readiness exercise amid growing Iran tensions

Although CENTCOM said that the "exercise is designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability," military parties have used such drills in the past as cover for launching a surprise attack.

A US Airman attaches a GBU-31 munitions system to an F-15E Strike Eagle in the US Central Command area of responsibility, December 19, 2025, in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike as the US military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria.
CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.

CENTCOM, IDF chiefs meet in shadow of possible Iran conflict, await Trump's final decision

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive before President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are slated to speak at the White House in September 2025.

Trump envoys Kushner, Witkoff meet Netanyahu to discuss Gaza, Iran

Children and women, relatives of suspected Islamic State jihadists, walk inside Al-Hol camp in the desert region of Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province on January 21, 2026; illustrative.

US to complete transfer of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq in coming days, official says


Israel at war day 526: What's going on in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria?

Israel to continue hostage talks • IAF strikes terrorist cell in the Beit Lahiya

CENTCOM strikes Houthis in Yemen, 15 March 2025

Watch: IAF conducts joint exercise with B52 bomber, jets from US Air Force

During the flight, the forces practiced operational coordination between the two militaries to enhance their ability to address various regional threats.

 A joint exercise between the IAF and US Air Force

IDF chief Halevi to fly to US for first and only visit of term

The fact that he has never visited as IDF chief also explains why Halevi's trip is a full three days, whereas typically, such a trip might only be one or two days.

 IDF CHIEF OF STAFF Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi attends a state ceremony in October marking the first anniversary of the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem.

US-backed forces kill five ISIS operatives in Iraq, capture leaders in Syria

ISIS remains a threat to the region and beyond, and CENTCOM, along with partners and allies, will continue to aggressively pursue these terrorists to protect the homeland,” CENTCOM said.

A STATUE of a Peshmerga fighter in Kirkuk.

Despite major strike, Houthis target Israel with new drone attack

Though the drone was shot down, hopes are not high for the end of attacks.

 Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.

CENTCOM strikes key Houthi tunnel base under 24 hours after IDF meeting

The Houthis have increased the frequency of firing ballistic missiles at Israel for several weeks without any significant breaks.

 Smoke rises from the site of Israeli air strikes at the port of Hodeidah, in Hodeidah, Yemen July 21, 2024.

Israel at war day 460: What happend in Gaza, West Bank?

Kfir Brigade exits northern Gaza • CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet to plan next moves against Houthis

 IDF soldiers approach the building where former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was hiding before his death in Rafah, Gaza Strip.

Israel at war: What happened on day 459?

CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet • Three soldiers killed • Kfir exits N. Gaza, questions remain about Hamas comeback

 IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram (L) and US Central Command Deputy Commander Admiral Brad Cooper (R), January 7, 2025.

CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet to plan next moves versus Houthis

3 IDF soldiers killed; Kfir Brigade leaves north Gaza with some wins, but questions about Hamas comeback

 IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram (L) and US Central Command Deputy Commander Admiral Brad Cooper (R), January 7, 2025.

US strikes several Houthis targets in Yemen

CENTCOM said it struck a Houthi command center as well as storage facilities for missiles and UAVs.

 Smoke rises from the site of strikes in Sanaa, Yemen October 4, 2024.