According to the United States Central Command, the US military has intercepted and destroyed two Iranian one-way attack drones that were assessed to pose a threat to international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said American forces operating in West Asia successfully shot down the drones after they were identified as threatening commercial and international shipping routes in the strategically important waterway. The military command added that U.S. forces remain on high alert and are prepared to respond to any further threats in the region.


US Military Destroys Two Iranian Drones 'Threatening Maritime Traffic in Hormuz'

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected Iranian claims that the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain was struck during recent hostilities. The denial comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, with both sides exchanging accusations following drone and missile activity in the Gulf region.


US CENTCOM Denies Iranian Claim of Hitting US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain 

The US military says it has shot down four Iranian "one-way attack drones" launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the drones "posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic".

US forces "subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further attacks", US Central Command (Centcom) said in a statement.


US Central Command Says It Show Down Four Iranian Drones

US forces struck Iranian radar and drone command sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, saying the operation was an act of self-defence after Iran allegedly shot down a US MQ-1 drone over international waters.

US military strikes Iranian radar and drone control sites: CENTCOM

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated that American forces successfully intercepted and repelled multiple Iranian missile, drone, and small boat attacks targeting U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. According to CENTCOM, all incoming threats were neutralized before reaching their targets, and no U.S. assets were damaged. The U.S. later carried out defensive strikes on Iranian launch sites, command centers, and surveillance infrastructure linked to the attacks.

US-Iran War: CENTCOM Says It Repelled Iranian Attack Near Strait 

The question over whether the US–Iran war has truly been “terminated” is now at the center of political and legal debate in Washington. The White House has claimed that hostilities have ended following a ceasefire and no exchange of fire, but critics argue that ongoing military presence and operations in the region suggest the conflict is not fully over. With interpretations of the War Powers Resolution also in dispute, uncertainty remains over the real status of the war.


US-Iran War: Has America Really Stopped the Iran War?

United States Central Command shared an image of USS New Orleans enforcing the Iran blockade in the Arabian Sea, saying 48 vessels were redirected to ensure compliance.

‘48 vessels redirected’: US CENTCOM photo shows USS New Orleans amid blockade of Iranian ports


CENTCOM shares image of USS Rafael Peralta enforcing US blockade on Iranian ports, as tensions rise. US deploys carriers, intercepts vessels, and halts ships amid ongoing Iran standoff.


PICS | CENTCOM shows USS Rafael Peralta enforcing blockade of Iranian ports

US seizes an Iranian ship amid rising tensions. American forces say they boarded a vessel after it ignored blockade warnings, even threatening “compliance by force.” Iran calls it “armed piracy” and vows retaliation.

Watch the video of US troops seizing the M/V Touska.

'If you attempt to run...': CENTCOM shares video of US troops seizing Iranian vessel M/V Touska | WATCH

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released fresh video footage showing American naval forces intercepting and seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran. The video is said to depict U.S. warships issuing repeated warnings to the crew before boarding the vessel and taking operational control, after it was allegedly attempting to breach a maritime blockade.

US-Iran War: US Military Releases Video of Iranian Vessel Intercepted in Hormuz

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that American forces intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel en route to Bandar Abbas as part of ongoing maritime blockade enforcement in the region. According to reports, the ship was detected in the Arabian Sea and was stopped after allegedly violating U.S. blockade restrictions near the Strait of Hormuz.


US-Iran War | Centcom: Iranian Vessel Enroute to Bandar Abbas Intercepted

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) remains active and operating in the Arabian Sea, underscoring Washington’s sustained naval presence in the region amid ongoing tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier continues to support maritime security operations and regional deterrence missions as part of the broader US deployment posture. 


Centcom Says USS Abraham Lincoln is Active, Operating from Arabian Sea

The US-Iran war continues to escalate as the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) releases dramatic footage showing precision strikes on Iranian naval assets. The video captures attacks on key vessels, including Iran’s drone carrier and multiple warships, as part of ongoing operations to weaken Tehran’s maritime capabilities.


US-Iran War: CENTCOM Shares Video of Strikes On Iranian Navy 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have issued a strong warning, saying they will continue targeting top Iranian officials as the conflict intensifies. The statement comes amid a wave of high-profile strikes that have already eliminated several senior figures in Iran’s leadership.

Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released new footage showing precision strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. The video highlights ongoing operations aimed at dismantling Iran’s missile systems and defense capabilities.

IDF Vows to Target Top Iranian Officials: CENTCOM Releases Iran Strike Video

Amid the escalating US-Israel war with Iran, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has said Iranian missile launchers cannot hide from American forces. U.S. military officials claim their campaign is systematically detecting and destroying Iran’s mobile missile systems to reduce threats to regional bases and allies.


US-Israel War With Iran | Centcom: Iran Can't Hide Missile Launchers from US Forces 

The United States has confirmed that multiple F‑15 warplanes crashed during active operations. The Pentagon’s first acknowledgment follows earlier unverified reports from regional sources.

The incident underscores the risks faced by aircraft in contested airspace, with potential casualties and operational impacts still under investigation. Analysts say such losses could affect air campaign strategies and reflect the increasing intensity of the US–Israel–Iran conflict.

US-Iran At War: CENTCOM Confirms Fighter Jets Downed In Friendly Fir

CENTCOM Chief Admiral Brad Cooper issues a "relentlessly lethal" order to US troops as Operation Epic Fury enters a decisive phase.

'Be relentlessly lethal': CENTCOM commander briefs troops amid Iran conflict

US CENTCOM announced that an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette was struck by US forces during the operation. The ship is currently sinking to the bottom of the Gulf of Oman at a Chah Bahar pier, it said. The US military also called on Iranian forces to lay down their arms and leave their posts.

US admits 3 military personnel killed in ‘Operation Epic Fury’, claims it sank Iranian warship

Satelllite images also show that Iran has buried tunnel entrances at a nuclear site that had been bombed by the US during the 12-day  Israel-Iran war in June last year, fortified tunnel entrances near another, and has repaired missile bases struck in the conflict.

Is war looming? Why is Iran concealing and repairing ‘sensitive’ nuclear and military sites amid rising US tensions?

The US Central Command said that at least 50 members of the Islamic State terror group have been killed or captured, while more than 100 IS targets have been struck since the United States began its strikes after the Dec. 13 ambush that killed two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter.

US forces conduct airstrikes, hit more than 30 Islamic State targets in Syria

CENTCOM Warns IRGC Against Escalatory Actions in Strategic Waters


After USS Abraham Lincoln arrival, US announces multi-day air drill amid escalating Iran tensions

CENTCOM Chief Meets IDF Leaders Amid US Buildup

In retaliation for the attack on US troops in Syria, CENTCOM launched Operation Hawkeye Strike at 4 pm ET against ISIS in Syria on Friday. The US forces used fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery in the attacks on more than 70 targets in the country.

What is Operation Hawkeye Strike? CENTCOM releases visuals of US attack in Syria | WATCH

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