U.S. Central Command

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter launches from the flight deck of USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 10, U.S. forces have redirected 96 commercial vessels to ensure total compliance. More than 50 vessels supporting humanitarian aid have been allowed to pass. @U_S_CENTCOM

Did you know? The CENTCOM area of responsibility includes seven nations from central and southern Asia. Central Asia continues to be an innovation hub for the security and maritime domains, as well as developments in unmanned aerial platforms. @U_S_CENTCOM

M/T Riesco sinks in the Gulf of Oman, Sept. 8, after being destroyed by CENTCOM forces in response to attempted IRGC attacks on a U.S. Navy warship. @U_S_CENTCOM

CENTCOM forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers, Sept. 8, after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a U.S. Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over the past two days. The U.S. warship successfully evaded the attempted Iranian attacks and continued to patrol regional waters. No American personnel were harmed. Full statement here @U_S_CENTCOM

An E/A-18G aircraft launches from the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during night flight operations while the ship supports enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran in the Arabian Sea. As of Sept. 7, CENTCOM forces have redirected 94 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure complete compliance with the blockade. @U_S_CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jet patrols over regional waters as CENTCOM forces continue to enforce the maritime blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 6, U.S. forces have redirected 92 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure strict compliance. @U_S_CENTCOM

Thanks to the precision and professionalism of American service members, the M/T Kylo sank in the Gulf of Oman today and joined Iran’s navy at the bottom of the sea. @U_S_CENTCOM

Earlier this week, U.S. forces in the Middle East were brought a piece of home during a USO tour that included Craig Morgan, country music star and U.S. Army Reserve Soldier. The tour made several stops in the region. @U_S_CENTCOM

“Let the message to the IRGC be clear: If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost —taking out three of yours. We will not hesitate to defend American forces, and if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet.” — Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander. @U_S_CENTCOM

U.S. Army paratroopers set up communications equipment at a remote site in the Middle East. @U_S_CENTCOM

A U.S. Sailor stands watch aboard USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) as the guided-missile destroyer continues to support the U.S. blockade against Iran in regional waters. As of Sept. 3, CENTCOM forces have redirected 87 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure total compliance. @U_S_CENTCOM

Over 2,600 Sailor and Marines are deployed aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the amphibious assault ship operates in the Middle East. Here's an inside look. @U_S_CENTCOM

The U.S. Navy continues to strictly enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 2, U.S. forces have redirected 86 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance. @U_S_CENTCOM

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets patrol the skies over the Middle East. U.S. forces remain vigilant and ready. @U_S_CENTCOM

Today at 12 p.m. ET, U.S. forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran. The strikes follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region. @U_S_CENTCOM

A U.S. Sailor directs the takeoff of a UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter from the flight deck of USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the amphibious assault ship sails in the Arabian Sea enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 1, U.S. forces have redirected 84 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance. @U_S_CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jet flies over regional waters while patrolling the skies in the Middle East. @U_S_CENTCOM

🚫CLAIM: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed in a recent statement that strikes by U.S. forces to prevent the IRGC from placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz were an “act of aggression.” This claim is absolutely FALSE. ✅FACT: U.S. forces took limited, precise action against IRGC minelaying forces posing an imminent threat in the Strait of Hormuz. In essence, Iran created the threat and the U.S. military eliminated it to protect civilian mariners, commercial shipping, and the free flow of global commerce. @U_S_CENTCOM

U.S. Sailors conduct night flight operations aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship sails in regional waters supporting operations in the Middle East. @U_S_CENTCOM

Update from CENTCOM Commander: @U_S_CENTCOM