U.S. Central Command

“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

U.S. Navy E/A 18G electronic-warfare aircraft patrol the skies over the Middle East while the U.S. continues to enforce the blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 27, CENTCOM forces have redirected 75 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance. @U_S_CENTCOM

A U.S. Sailor monitors flight operations aboard USS John Finn (DDG 113) as the guided-missile destroyer sails in the Arabian Sea and enforces the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 23, U.S. forces have redirected 70 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance. @U_S_CENTCOM

U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jets fly over the Middle East. @U_S_CENTCOM

U.S. Sailors observe an MH-60R Sea Hawk landing on the flight deck aboard USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is one of more than 20 warships supporting the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 21, U.S. forces have redirected 68 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance. @U_S_CENTCOM

Last week, Fleet Master Chief Lateef Compton, senior enlisted leader of CENTCOM, visited the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command in Fort Bliss, Texas. During the visit, Compton met with senior leaders, interacted with troops, and toured a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launcher. @U_S_CENTCOM

U.S. Sailors conduct nighttime flight operations aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) while the aircraft carrier sails in the Arabian Sea. @U_S_CENTCOM

A U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker while conducting a patrol over the Middle East. @U_S_CENTCOM

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew loads cargo at an airfield in the Middle East. @U_S_CENTCOM