The southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open for all commercial vessels seeking to transit the international waterway. Over the past three months, U.S. forces have assisted more than 1,000 vessels in successfully transiting the strait despite unwarranted Iranian...

A U.S. Sailor stands watch in the combat information center aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the amphibious assault ship sails in regional waters while supporting the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 4, U.S. forces have redirected 45 commercial vessels, disabled 2 and boarded 2 to ensure...

A U.S. Air Force F-22 stealth fighter receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker while in the skies over the Middle East.

U.S. forces continue to strictly enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 3, CENTCOM has redirected 44 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C stealth fighter jet launches from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian Sea and supports the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 2, CENTCOM has redirected 35 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.

Yesterday, LTG Leahy met with Kuwait Armed Forces Chief of the General Staff LTG Khaled Al-Shariaan to discuss shared defense  & reaffirm US commitment to Kuwait. The meeting reinforced the enduring US-Kuwait partnership & our shared commitment to regional security & stability.— @usarmycentral...

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C stealth fighter jet launches from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian Sea and supports the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 2, CENTCOM has redirected 35 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.

Yesterday, LTG Leahy met with Kuwait Armed Forces Chief of the General Staff LTG Khaled Al-Shariaan to discuss shared defense  & reaffirm US commitment to Kuwait. The meeting reinforced the enduring US-Kuwait partnership & our shared commitment to regional security & stability.— @usarmycentral...

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land in the Middle East. The Chinook is a tandem-rotor aircraft designed to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies in a variety of environments.

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land in the Middle East. The Chinook is a tandem-rotor aircraft designed to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies in a variety of environments.

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is prepared for flight aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) as the warship supports the U.S. blockade against Iran while sailing in regional waters. As of July 31, CENTCOM has redirected 30 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure full...

🚫 CLAIM: Once again, the Iranian government claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz. This is FALSE. ✅ FACT: The Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessel transit. Iran does not control it. Thousands of ships have sailed through the international waterway over the past four months.

U.S. Army Paratroopers fire a 155mm round from an M777 howitzer during a field artillery exercise in the Middle East.

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is prepared for flight aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) as the warship supports the U.S. blockade against Iran while sailing in regional waters. As of July 31, CENTCOM has redirected 30 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure full...

🚫 CLAIM: Once again, the Iranian government claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz. This is FALSE. ✅ FACT: The Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessel transit. Iran does not control it. Thousands of ships have sailed through the international waterway over the past four months.

U.S. Army Paratroopers fire a 155mm round from an M777 howitzer during a field artillery exercise in the Middle East.

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker for refueling while patrolling the Middle East. The P-8 is a specialized reconnaissance aircraft that is among the many assets monitoring regional waters during America's blockade against Iran. As of July 30, CENTCOM forces...

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker for refueling while patrolling the Middle East. The P-8 is a specialized reconnaissance aircraft that is among the many assets monitoring regional waters during America's blockade against Iran. As of July 30, CENTCOM forces...

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We do notice a technical glitch on our end where it appends that little annoying signature, it has been successfully removed. (Written by @voblit.houndfetch.cc )

U.S. forces began launching strikes against Iran at 8 p.m. ET today. The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday's attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces based in the Middle East.— @CENTCOM Jul 30, 2026

CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.— @CENTCOM Jul 29, 2026

🚫 CLAIM: After recently threatening and attempting to attack commercial vessels and innocent mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continues to claim that international mariners should only use routes the IRGC prefers. ✅ FACT: The Strait of...

A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet patrols the skies over the Middle East. The F-16 can perform a variety of missions, including air-to-air combat, air-to-ground attacks, tactical reconnaissance, and close air support.— @CENTCOM Jul 29, 2026

U.S. forces began launching strikes against Iran at 8 p.m. ET today. The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday's attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces based in the Middle East.— @CENTCOM Jul 30, 2026

CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.— @CENTCOM Jul 29, 2026

🚫 CLAIM: After recently threatening and attempting to attack commercial vessels and innocent mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continues to claim that international mariners should only use routes the IRGC prefers. ✅ FACT: The Strait of...

A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet patrols the skies over the Middle East. The F-16 can perform a variety of missions, including air-to-air combat, air-to-ground attacks, tactical reconnaissance, and close air support.— @CENTCOM Jul 29, 2026

At 5:45 p.m. ET today, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces based in the Middle East. All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted. U.S. forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness.

At 5:45 p.m. ET today, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces based in the Middle East. All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted. U.S. forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness.