U.S. military Central Command
Coverage of U.S. military Central Command in the Nexus archive.
- Top U.S. military commander in Middle East advised halting Hormuz bombing
U.S. military commander Adm. Brad Cooper advised halting the bombing campaign around the Strait of Hormuz due to its limited effectiveness, influencing President Trump's decision to pause strikes against Iran. The pause follows discussions with advisers, who noted that Iran's ability to attack ships had been significantly degraded and that designated bombing targets were mostly exhausted.
- U.S. launches fresh strikes in retaliation for Iranian attack on tanker
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian attack on the M/T Kiku tanker, marking the second wave of U.S. retaliation in 24 hours. The incident risks destabilizing the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement and follows prior U.S. strikes and Iranian counterattacks.
- US strikes Iran after blaming Tehran for helicopter crash. Iran fires on countries in the region
The United States launched airstrikes against Iran, blaming Tehran for a helicopter crash, while Iran fired at Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The escalation follows ongoing tensions and challenges a ceasefire, with both sides seeking conflict resolution amid regional instability.