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U.S. Central Command The official page of U.S. Central Command U.S. Our area of responsibility includes 20 countries in the Middle East and Central and South Asia.

Central Command (CENTCOM) is a combatant command working with national and international partners to promote development and cooperation among nations, respond to crises, and deter or defeat state and transnational aggression in order to establish regional security and stability.

U.S. Marines train with small unmanned aerial systems on the flight deck of USS Portland (LPD 27) as the ship sails in t...
10/21/2026

U.S. Marines train with small unmanned aerial systems on the flight deck of USS Portland (LPD 27) as the ship sails in the Arabian Sea. As an innovation battle lab, CENTCOM fields a variety of emerging technologies to rapidly equip deployed service members with cutting edge capabilities.

10/20/2026

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare and launch an F-16 fighter jet during routine night operations from a base in the Middle East.

A U.S. Sailor signals an F-35C Lightning II as it prepares to take off from the flight deck of USS George Washington (CV...
10/19/2026

A U.S. Sailor signals an F-35C Lightning II as it prepares to take off from the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73).

10/18/2026

A look back: In September 2025, CENTCOM announced the establishment of the Rapid Employment Joint Task Force - designed to accelerate the delivery of combat capabilities to warfighters.

USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) transits regional waters in support of the naval blockade against Iranian ports. As of Oct....
10/17/2026

USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) transits regional waters in support of the naval blockade against Iranian ports. As of Oct. 17, CENTCOM forces have redirected 138 commercial vessels to ensure strict compliance.

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare a KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft for takeoff from a base in the Middle East.
10/17/2026

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare a KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft for takeoff from a base in the Middle East.

10/16/2026

Update from CENTCOM Commander:

10/16/2026

U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets take off from a base in the Middle East during routine daytime operations.

Three FALSE Iranian claims in the past 24 hours: 🚫 CLAIM: The IRGC has continued to falsely claim control of the Strait ...
10/15/2026

Three FALSE Iranian claims in the past 24 hours:

🚫 CLAIM: The IRGC has continued to falsely claim control of the Strait of Hormuz.

✅ FACT: The United States and regional partners control the strait as commercial vessels continue to transit despite unwarranted IRGC aggression.

🚫 CLAIM: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed a Singapore-flagged container ship struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. This is FALSE.

✅ FACT: The civilian container ship M/V GFS Pride was hit by an IRGC projectile. The vessel sank while being towed to shore. Despite the attack, commercial ships continue to flow through the Strait of Hormuz (whose primary routes remain clear of mines), with more than 40 ships moving in the last 24 hours.

🚫 CLAIM: The IRGC claims they killed hundreds of U.S. service members in Jordan. This is FALSE.

✅ FACT: Three American service members were killed in action in July as partner forces defended against Iranian attacks. We honor the memories of all U.S. service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice and represent America's best.

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) patrols the Arabian Sea following a recent visit to Thailand. The aircraft carrier's 5,000...
10/15/2026

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) patrols the Arabian Sea following a recent visit to Thailand. The aircraft carrier's 5,000 crew members and embarked personnel currently continue to support CENTCOM operations in the Middle East during a scheduled deployment.

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