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U.S. Central Command

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U.S. Central Command

@CENTCOM

The official account of U.S. Central Command.

MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL

Joined March 2009

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Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have downed all of them in recent hours as traffic flow through the strait continues unimpeded. The international trade corridor remains open for
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet patrols the skies above the Middle East as American forces maintain regional presence and vigilance.
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U.S. forces continue to strictly enforce the blockade against Iran. CENTCOM has redirected 139 compliant commercial ships and disabled 9 non-compliant vessels since April 13.
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Today, CENTCOM completed its largest training exercise with central and south Asian nations. More than 350 military personnel from 10 countries and 10 U.S. National Guard units participated. The two-week event built relationships and fostered trust among partners.
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U.S. Navy warships and air assets continue to patrol regional waters enforcing the blockade against Iran. As of today, U.S. forces have redirected 136 commercial vessels and disabled 9 to ensure compliance.
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Jun 11
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CENTCOM to Conclude 30th Regional Cooperation Exercise
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) will conclude Exercise Regional Cooperation 2026 on June 12 at Fort Harrison, Montana. More than 350 military personnel from 10...
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Jun 11
The Strait of Hormuz remains open for transit.
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Jun 11
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U.S. Forces Disable 3rd Oil Tanker Violating Blockade in Gulf of Oman
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman at 11:20 p.m. ET on June 10 after the vessel violated the blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil, marking the...
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Jun 11
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U.S. Forces Complete Latest Strikes in Iran
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran, June 10, at the Commander in Chief's direction. CENTCOM forces launched...
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Jun 10
🚫 CLAIM: Iranian media sources are claiming that Iran has attacked a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz. FALSE. ✅ TRUTH: No U.S. warships have been struck.
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Jun 10
🚫 CLAIM: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed. ✅ TRUTH: Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight.
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Jun 10
U.S. Central Command forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m. ET against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chief’s direction. The strikes are in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression.
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Jun 10
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CENTCOM Disables Non-Compliant Vessel in Gulf of Oman
TAMPA, Fla. — At 11:14 p.m. on June 9, U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for the second consecutive day after another vessel violated the ongoing blockade by attempting to...
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