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Ahead of ceasefire deal: CENTCOM chief meets IDF Chief of Staff

CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla meets IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, discussing regional threats, courses of action to address them, and potential scenarios on various fronts.

Ahead of ceasefire deal: CENTCOM chief meets IDF Chief of Staff

CENTCOM commander visits aircraft carrier in Red Sea

Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of United States Central Command, visits USS Harry S. Truman which is operating in the Red Sea as part of ongoing operations against the Houthis.

CENTCOM commander visits aircraft carrier in Red Sea

Deputy head of US CENTCOM visits Israel

The Deputy Commander of the U.S. Central Command Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, arrived in Israel last week as the official guest of the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, MG Amir Baram.

Deputy head of US CENTCOM visits Israel

US Army targets ISIS in Iraq and Syria

CENTCOM says it and its partner forces conducted operations in Iraq and Syria, from December 30 to January 6, targeting known ISIS locations. One Coalition member was killed but no US personnel were harmed.

US Army targets ISIS in Iraq and Syria

In Yemen:

US Army strikes Houthi facilities used to attack vessels

US Army announces it struck several Houthi targets in Yemen over two days, part of CENTCOM's effort to degrade Houthi efforts to threaten regional partners and military and merchant vessels in the region.

US Army strikes Houthi facilities used to attack vessels

As Houthi attacks continue

CENTCOM strikes Houthi facility in Sanaa

US Central Command says it conducted a precision air strike against a Houthi facility in Yemen’s capital. The facility “was a hub for coordinating Houthi operations, such as attacks against US Navy warships and merchant vessels in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.”

CENTCOM strikes Houthi facility in Sanaa

US deploys USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group to MidEast

CENTCOM announces that the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group had entered its area of responsibility in the Middle East and will "ensure regional stability and security."

US deploys USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group to MidEast

US Army thwarts Houthi attack on ships in Gulf of Aden

US Central Command says US Navy destroyers successfully defeated a range of Houthi-launched weapons while transiting the Gulf of Aden.

US Army thwarts Houthi attack on ships in Gulf of Aden

After Assad regime collapses

US Army strikes over 75 ISIS targets in Syria

US Central Command says the strikes were meant to prevent ISIS from taking advantage of the current situation to reconstitute in central Syria.

US Army strikes over 75 ISIS targets in Syria

Houthis claim:

'We targeted a US destroyer and three military supply ships'

CENTCOM says it successfully defeated a range of Houthi-launched weapons while transiting the Gulf of Aden.

'We targeted a US destroyer and three military supply ships'

US Army targets pro-Iranian militias in Syria

CENTCOM says the strike was in response to an attack by the militias on US personnel.

US Army targets pro-Iranian militias in Syria

Watch:

US strikes Houthi facilities and weapons systems

CENTCOM forces executed a series of precise airstrikes on multiple Houthi weapons storage facilities and weapons systems in Yemen.

US strikes Houthi facilities and weapons systems

Second day in a row:

US Army strikes pro-Iranian militias in Syria

CENTCOM says it conducted strikes against an Iranian-backed militia group's weapons storage facility in Syria in response to a rocket attack on US personnel.

US Army strikes pro-Iranian militias in Syria

Syria:

US forces strike targets associated with Iranian groups

CENTCOM forces strike nine targets in two locations associated with Iranian groups in Syria, in response to several attacks on US personnel.

US forces strike targets associated with Iranian groups

CENTCOM:

163 ISIS terrorists eliminated in Syria and Iraq since Aug. 29

US Central Command announces that, since August 29, its forces have conducted 95 operations against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria, eliminated 163 terrorists and captured 33.

163 ISIS terrorists eliminated in Syria and Iraq since Aug. 29

Chief of Staff meets US CENTCOM chief

The Chief of the General Staff and the Commander of CENTCOM held a situational assessment on strategic security issues and joint regional preparedness, as part of the response to threats in the Middle East, with a focus on Iran.

Chief of Staff meets US CENTCOM chief

CENTCOM announces:

Strategic bombers have arrived in the Middle East

The move comes amid reports that Iran is planning an attack on Israel.

Strategic bombers have arrived in the Middle East

In strikes in Syria:

US eliminates at least 35 ISIS terrorists

US Central Command says the US military carried out a series of air strikes on ISIS camps in Syria this week, killing up to 35 terrorists from the group.

US eliminates at least 35 ISIS terrorists

CENTCOM commander visits Israel, focusing on Lebanon, Iran

CENTCOM commander General Michael Erik Kurilla lands in Israel, holds situational assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

CENTCOM commander visits Israel, focusing on Lebanon, Iran

Houthis attack two tankers in the Red Sea

US army says the Houthis attacked the Saudi-flagged Amjad and the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I off the coast of Yemen. Houthis confirm attack on Blue Lagoon I but do not mention the Amjad.

Houthis attack two tankers in the Red Sea

USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East

The Pentagon announced earlier this month that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier as well as the USS Georgia guided missile submarine to the Central Command region.

USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East

US army destroys Houthi UAV in Yemen

CENTCOM says the UAV "presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region."

US army destroys Houthi UAV in Yemen

CENTCOM commander visits Israel for situational assessment

CENTCOM chief General Michael Kurilla meets with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, holds situational assessment on security and strategic issues in the Middle East.

CENTCOM commander visits Israel for situational assessment

US CENTCOM commander discusses expansion of anti-Iran coalition

Defense Minister Gallant meets US CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla in Tel Aviv as Israel awaits Iranian attack,

US CENTCOM commander discusses expansion of anti-Iran coalition

US Centcom Commander arrives in Israel

The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General (* * * *) Michael Erik Kurilla arrived in Israel today (Monday) as the official guest of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi.

US Centcom Commander arrives in Israel

Amid escalation with Iran:

CENTCOM commander arrives in the Middle East

US official tells Axios that General Michael Kurilla's trip to the region was planned before the recent tensions, but he is expected to use the trip to try to mobilize the same coalition that defended Israel against an attack from Iran in April.

CENTCOM commander arrives in the Middle East

US Army destroys four Houthi vessels in the Red Sea

US Army continuing to target Houthi vessels in the Red Sea, amid the rebels' provocations.

US Army destroys four Houthi vessels in the Red Sea

CENTCOM commander meets IDF Chief of Staff

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets CENTCOM commander General Michael Erik Kurilla, discussing strategic security issues, regional cooperation, and expanding operational tools.

CENTCOM commander meets IDF Chief of Staff

Gallant hosts US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv

Gallant gave a review of the developments in Israel's north and south and the efforts being made to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Gallant hosts US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv

US army:

Houthis targeted several vessels, including Israeli-owned one

CENTCOM says Houthi rebels launched attacks on several vessels in the Red Sea, including the Panama-flagged, Israel-owned MT Bentley I.

Houthis targeted several vessels, including Israeli-owned one

In self-defense:

US army destroys three Houthi USVs in the Red Sea

US Central Command says its forces destroyed three Houthi uncrewed surface vessels which "presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region."

US army destroys three Houthi USVs in the Red Sea

US military hosts top IDF officer

IDF Deputy Chief of the General Staff MG Amir Baram visited the United States as a guest of colleagues from the US military.

US military hosts top IDF officer

Houthis claim to have attacked US aircraft carrier

Houthi rebels claim they attacked the US aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea. US officials: That is incorrect.

Houthis claim to have attacked US aircraft carrier

CENTCOM chief visits Israel, meets Israeli Chief of Staff

CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla arrives in Israel on official visit, speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi about Iran and its proxies.

CENTCOM chief visits Israel, meets Israeli Chief of Staff

Watch:

American pier established off the coast of Gaza

The US Central Command released the first photos of the American pier built off the coast of Gaza in coordination with Israel.

American pier established off the coast of Gaza

US army shoots down ballistic missile fired by Houthis

Earlier, the Houthis’ military spokesperson said the Iranian-backed rebels attacked what they said were two American ships and an Israeli vessel.

US army shoots down ballistic missile fired by Houthis

'You saved a lot of lives'

Biden congratulates pilots who intercepted Iranian missiles

US President lauded the members of the 494th and 335th fighter jet squadrons. 'Thanks to extraordinary skill, the United States helped Israel take down almost all of those incoming missiles, you're remarkable.'

Biden congratulates pilots who intercepted Iranian missiles

US army:

'We destroyed more than 80 drones during Iranian attack'

CENTCOM says US forces destroyed more than 80 Iranian drones and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen.

'We destroyed more than 80 drones during Iranian attack'

Following Iranian attack

Chief of Staff speaks to CENTCOM commander

LG Herzi Halevi thanked General Michael Erik Kurilla and noted that the close cooperation between the two militaries throughout the war has led to the formation of a strong defensive coalition that proved itself last night.

Chief of Staff speaks to CENTCOM commander

Amid Iranian threats:

Senior US general to visit Israel

Axios reports that CENTCOM commander Gen. Erik Kurilla will visit Israel on Thursday to coordinate around a possible attack on Israel by Iran and its proxies.

Senior US general to visit Israel

US destroys Houthi aerial systems in Yemen

CENTCOM says the unmanned aerial systems presented a threat to US and coalition forces and merchant vessels in the region.

US destroys Houthi aerial systems in Yemen

US Army and Jordanian Air Force airdrop aid into Gaza

CENTCOM says the latest airdrop included 13,080 meal equivalents.

US Army and Jordanian Air Force airdrop aid into Gaza

US army destroys Houthi drone in the Red Sea

CENTCOM also says it destroyed five unmanned surface vessels and one UAV in self-defense, in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

US army destroys Houthi drone in the Red Sea

US dispatches vessel to provide aid to Gaza

CENTCOM announces that USAV General Frank S. Besson has departed for the Mediterranean, where it will provide humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea.

US dispatches vessel to provide aid to Gaza

US army:

'The Houthis killed innocent civilians'

US Central Command posts photo showing the damage caused to a commercial ship which was attacked by the Houthis, resulting in the deaths of three people.

'The Houthis killed innocent civilians'

In Red Sea:

US army shoots down Houthi missiles and drones

US army announces strikes on Houthi targets after the Houthis claimed they targeted two US warship destroyers in the Red Sea.

US army shoots down Houthi missiles and drones

CENTCOM commander meets Israel's Defense Min.

'We are fighting to defend our freedom and our common values,' Defense Min. Gallant says following meeting with CENTCOM commander General Kurilla.

CENTCOM commander meets Israel's Defense Min.

Head of CENTCOM visited Israel last week

US Central Command says its Commander, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, visited the Middle East, including Israel, where he met Defense Minister Gallant and Chief of Staff Halevi.

Head of CENTCOM visited Israel last week

US shoots down five UAVs in Red Sea

UAVs originating from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen determined to present 'imminent threat to merchant vessels' and US, coalition, ships in Red Sea, CENTCOM says.

US shoots down five UAVs in Red Sea

US eliminates Houthi unmanned underwater vessel

This is the first observed Houthi employment of a UUV since the attacks began. CENTCOM also eliminated three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles and one unmanned surface vessel.

US eliminates Houthi unmanned underwater vessel

US forces down Houthi missile in the Red Sea

The incident occurred hours after the US and Britain announced they had struck 36 targets of the Iranian-affiliated Houthis in Yemen.

US forces down Houthi missile in the Red Sea

In the Red Sea

US intercepts Houthi anti-ship cruise missile

US destroyer intercepts Houthi anti-ship cruise missile launched toward the Red Sea, says CENTCOM.

US intercepts Houthi anti-ship cruise missile

Iraq:

US strikes facilities used by pro-Iranian militias

US targets three facilities used by Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah and other Tehran-affiliated groups in Iraq.

US strikes facilities used by pro-Iranian militias

Iraq:

Pro-Iranians attack base which hosts US troops

CENTCOM says one Iraqi was wounded after pro-Iranian militias attacked the al-Assad Airbase in Iraq, which hosts US troops.

Pro-Iranians attack base which hosts US troops

After attack on vessel:

US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

US conducts fourth round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen after CENTCOM confirms a US-owned ship was attacked.

US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

Houthis claim:

'We attacked a US vessel in the Gulf of Aden'

Houthis claim responsibility for attack on American vessel. CENTCOM: The ship in question sustained minor damage.

'We attacked a US vessel in the Gulf of Aden'

Red Sea:

US aircraft shoot down Houthi missile

US fighter aircraft shoot down anti-ship cruise missile fired by Houthis at the USS Laboon. No injuries or damage reported.

US aircraft shoot down Houthi missile

After attack on Maersk vessel:

US shoots down Houthi-fired ballistic missiles

US missile destroyer shoots down two anti-ship ballistic missiles while responding to a Houthi attack on merchant vessel.

US shoots down Houthi-fired ballistic missiles

Red Sea:

US shoots down drone and missiles fired by Houthis

CENTCOM says the incident marks the 22nd attempted attack on international shipping since October 19.

US shoots down drone and missiles fired by Houthis

The provocations continue:

US shoots down Houthi-fired drones and missiles

US Central Command says drones and ballistic missiles shot down in the Southern Red Sea.

US shoots down Houthi-fired drones and missiles