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A U.S. Air Force F-16 takes off from a base in the Middle East for a night flight. Air Force fighter aircraft regularly patrol the skies over the Middle East in support of regional security.
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U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit rappel out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk during scheduled training aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is one of more than 20 warships supporting the U.S. blockade against Iran. Since the start of the blockade, CENTCOM forces have redirected 72 commercial ships, and disabled 4.
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Adm. Brad Cooper is delivering testimony on CENTCOM’s posture to the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services.
A Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 50 lands on the flight deck of USS Truxtun (DDG 103) as the ship transits the Arabian Sea and supports the U.S. blockade against Iran.
As of today, CENTCOM forces have redirected 70 commercial vessels and disabled 4 to ensure compliance.
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Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, will provide testimony on CENTCOM's posture this morning.
U.S. Sailors perform routine maintenance on MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters in the hangar bay of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), May 9.
Four weeks ago, CENTCOM began implementing the blockade against ships entering and exiting Iran’s ports. As of today, American forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels, allowed 15 supporting humanitarian aid to pass, and disabled 4 to ensure compliance.
Earlier this week, CENTCOM forces ensured that 2 commercial vessels turned around to comply with the blockade after communicating via radio and firing warning shots from small arms, clearly demonstrating that U.S. enforcement remains in full effect.
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A U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jet patrols over regional waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The F-35A can carry up to 18,000 pounds of ordnance while still flying at supersonic speeds.
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F/A-18 Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers launch from the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as it transits the Arabian Sea, May 9.
Every success across CENTCOM begins and ends with the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians and Coastguardsmen who represent the strongest military the world has ever known.
In 2026, thousands of service members serving in the Middle East have been recognized for exceptional performance through awards, promotions, selection for promotion, or assuming new leadership roles.
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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) continues operations in the Arabian Sea, including enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. CENTCOM forces have redirected 65 commercial vessels and disabled 4.
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer flies over the Middle East during a training mission, May 9.
Marking the 30th iteration, CENTCOM is scheduled to host Exercise Regional Cooperation 2026 next month with international partners from central and south Asian nations. Military personnel from nearly a dozen countries will train in the United States to sharpen their operational skills, enhance readiness, and promote regional security cooperation.
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USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) monitors regional waters as it transits the Arabian Sea during enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. CENTCOM forces have redirected 62 commercial ships and disabled 4 to ensure compliance.
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U.S. Marines rappel from an MH-60S Sea Hawk while training on the flight deck of USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 8. This training ensures Marines remain ready, should they be called to board non-compliant ships during the U.S. blockade against Iran.
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USS John Finn (DDG 113) sails behind USS Milius (DDG 69), USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE-7), and USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Arabian Sea.
Over 20 U.S. warships are enforcing the blockade against Iran. CENTCOM forces have redirected 61 commercial vessels and disabled 4 to ensure compliance.
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