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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 strikes pro-Iranian militia in Iraq
The strikes are in retaliation for multiple attacks against US forces in Iraq and Syria.
CENTCOM:
Houthi rebels fired ballistic missiles towards int'l ships
US Central Command says it shot down four UAVs from Houthi-controlled area towards the Red Sea.
CENTCOM:
Houthis attacked two vessels in the Red Sea
Blinken speaks to Saudi Foreign Minister, condemns Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
3rd time since war began:
CENTCOM commander arrives in Israel
Top CENTCOM officials visit Israel, are briefed by top IDF officials on progress of war in Gaza.
US threatens to respond after ships attacked in Red Sea
CENTCOM says Houthi rebels attacked three commercial vessels in the Red Sea, promises “appropriate responses”.
Yemen:
US shoots down drones fired from Houthi-controlled areas
The incident comes amid heightened tensions with the Iranian-backed Houthis.
Pentagon announces:
Nuclear-powered submarine has arrived in the Middle East
US Central Command announces arrival of an Ohio-class submarine, designed for extended strategic deterrent patrols, to the Middle East.
Amid war with Hamas:
US aircraft carrier arrives in the Mediterranean Sea
CENTCOM says the USS Gerald Ford will "deter any actor seeking to escalate the situation or widen this war."
US seizes Iranian bullets, transfers them to Ukraine
CENTCOM announces 1.1 million rounds seized off vessel used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be given to Ukraine.
US military reveals it eliminated ISIS leader in Syria
In a strike in Syria, CENTCOM killed Usamah al-Muhajir, an ISIS leader in eastern Syria.
Yoav Gallant meets with head of US military's CENTCOM
Israeli Defense Minister presents IDF's achievements during latest round of fighting in Gaza to CENTCOM commander.
Head of US Central Command participates in annual IDF drill
Commander of US CENTCOM participates in situational assessment as part of the IDF’s annual exercise “Firm Hand.”
'I was thoroughly impressed':
CENTCOM Commander in Israel, visits naval commando unit
Head of US Central Command's visit focuses on continued cooperation and the strengthening of relations between the IDF and CENTCOM.
US confirms:
Senior ISIS leader killed in helicopter strike in Syria
CENTCOM says senior ISIS leader who planned attacks in the Middle East and Europe was killed in US raid in northern Syria.
Three ISIS officials killed in US raid in Syria
CENTCOM says raid resulted in death of senior ISIS leader who planned attacks in the Middle East and Europe.
US army downs Iranian-made drone in Syria
CENTCOM says the drone was attempting to conduct reconnaissance of a patrol base in northeast Syria.
IDF and US Military launch joint exercise
Juniper Falcon is part of a series of exercises conducted with CENTCOM and was planned as part of the IDF’s training program for 2023.
During raid in Syria:
US forces capture two ISIS members
The raid occurred on Saturday, according to Central Command spokesperson. Few other details made available.
Defense Minister Gallant meets US CENTCOM Commander
Israel's defense minister meets with commander of CENTCOM, General Michael Kurilla, at IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv.
CENTCOM commander congratulates Kochavi
CENTCOM chief General Michael “Erik” Kurilla lauds Kochavi on successful four-year command and 40-year career of service to the IDF.
US forces kill two ISIS terrorists in strike in Syria
CENTCOM says American forces killed two ISIS terrorists in unspecified location in eastern Syria.
US forces eliminate senior ISIS member in Syria
US army says it killed senior ISIS official Rakkan Wahid al-Shammari in a raid in northeast Syria.
Israeli Defense official:
'Leaving nuclear agreement was a mistake'
A senior Israeli defense official claims that leaving the nuclear agreement with Iran was a mistake – the question is what to do now.
Defense Min.: 'We must ensure Iran never gains nuclear umbrella'
'We constantly expand our cooperation to face Iranian malign activities,' Defense Min. Gantz says.
Gantz:
'Visit to CENTCOM was successful'
Defense Minister will continue his visit to the US with a meeting in Washington with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Gantz: US must act if Iran goes nuclear with or without deal
Defense Minister meets with US CENTCOM commander in Florida ahead of meeting with US National Security Adviser.
CENTCOM chief:
Israeli involvement in Middle East defense is a 'priority'
Head of US' CENTCOM says Israeli involvement in integrated defense against Iran is 'critical' and a 'priority.'
US CENTCOM Commander visits Israel
IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi to make historic visit to Morocco this week.
US CENTCOM Commander completes visit with IDF
4-star general Michael Kurilla concludes his first official visit to Israel as a personal guest of Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi.
IDF cyber defense directorate realigned with US CENTCOM
The realignment from the EUCOM to CENTCOM will allow the strengthening of cooperation between the two militaries.
CENTCOM chief:
'Number one objective is that Iran does not have nuclear weapon'
Gen. Kenneth McKenzie: Iran the greatest threat to regional security, the number one objective of the US is that Iran not possess nukes.
Top US general:
'Iran has 3,000 ballistic missiles that can hit Tel Aviv'
CENTCOM chief Kenneth McKenzie warns US lawmakers that Iran’s ballistic missiles pose a great threat.
IDF leaders visit US CENTCOM headquarters
Operations Directorate and Cooperation Directorate meet US military leaders in Tampa, Florida, discuss challenges faced by both countries.
Israel officially joins US CENTCOM
US Central Command officially assumes command responsibility for US forces in the State of Israel in move strengthening US-Israel alliance.
CENTCOM: Iran behind drone attack on tanker off coast of Oman
US Defense Department team concludes the drone behind deadly attack on Mercer Street was produced in Iran.
CENTCOM Commander begins 2-day Israel visit
4-star General Kenneth F. McKenzie in Israel to promote regional partnerships against emerging threats,
US Central Command's mission to include Israel
Israel will be included in the military sphere managed by the head of US Central Command in wake of normalization with Arab states.
US commander: We're prepared to react if Iran attacks
Head of US Central Command says Washington is prepared to retaliate if Iran attacks to avenge killing of Soleimani.
US: Drone downed by Iran wasn't American
US Central Command denies that drone that was downed over southwestern Iran was an American drone.
US may have brought down two Iranian drones
CENTCOM Commander says US believes it may have brought down two Iranian drones last week rather than just one.
US General: S-300 delivery to Syria 'irresponsible'
CENTCOM commander says Russia wrong to send air defense system to Syria.
Head of U.S. forces in Syria visits Israel
Head of the U.S. military’s Central Command, Gen. Joseph Votel, visits Israel amid concerns Trump will withdraw forces from Syria.
CENTCOM Command should incorporate Israel
American soldier dies in Syria
Member of the United States military dies from wounds caused by a blast by an improvised explosive device in northern Syria.
US general says carpet bombing against 'our values'
In apparent retort to Senator Ted Cruz, Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland says US is 'bound by the laws of armed conflict.'
US warns ISIS will speed up pace of global attacks
Top CENTCOM general says as ISIS is losing ground in Syria and Iraq, it is relying more heavily on attacks abroad.
US Spies 'Rebel', Claim ISIS Intelligence being Manipulated
Senior military intelligence spies allege reports on ISIS, Nusra being 'cooked' in briefings with Obama to make it look like US is winning.
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