U.S. Central Command

06/01/2026

U.S. Defends, Disables Threats in Response to Iranian Aggression

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend.

The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters. U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that posed clear threats to ships transiting regional waters.

No American service members were harmed. CENTCOM will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire.

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TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend.

05/31/2026

Airmen deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central perform maintenance on an F-16 fighter jet at a base in the Middle East.

05/31/2026

U.S. Sailors guide an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter as it lands on the flight deck of USS Milius (DDG 69) during flight operations, May 29. Milius is supporting the U.S. blockade against Iran, which has redirected 118 commercial vessels and disabled 5 as of May 31.

05/31/2026

A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is essentially a self-contained city at sea. Roughly three football fields long, with over 5,000 Sailors on board, it takes the whole team — both above and below deck — to keep operations running smoothly.

05/30/2026

Sustained flight operations aboard U.S. aircraft carriers and warships is no easy task. Skilled maintainers work around the clock to ensure aircraft are at peak readiness to support any mission.

05/30/2026

U.S. Forces Disable Non-Compliant Vessel in Gulf of Oman to Prevent Blockade Violation

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces operating in the Gulf of Oman enforced blockade measures by disabling a Gambia-flagged maritime vessel attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, May 29.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces observed M/V Lian Star transiting international waters toward an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman and issued more than 20 warnings while informing the vessel it was in violation of the U.S. blockade.

A U.S. aircraft disabled the vessel by firing a Hellfire missile into the ship’s engine room after Lian Star’s crew failed to comply. The ship is no longer transiting to Iran.

U.S. forces have disabled five commercial vessels and redirected 116 to fully enforce the blockade as a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect.

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TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces operating in the Gulf of Oman enforced blockade measures by disabling a Gambia-flagged maritime vessel attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, May 29.

05/30/2026

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over the Middle East during a patrol. U.S. forces remain present and vigilant across the region.

05/29/2026

U.S. Sailors conduct night flight operations aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). At night, highly skilled pilots are able to land on a small deck that is both pitching and rolling in near-total darkness.

05/29/2026

U.S. forces continue to enforce the blockade against Iran. As of May 29, 115 commercial vessels have been redirected to ensure no commerce enters or leaves Iranian ports.

05/29/2026

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter lifts off from an airfield in the Middle East for a scheduled flight. The Chinook is both the U.S. Army's fastest and heaviest lift helicopter.