U.S. Central Command

U.S. forces continue to work around the clock keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping, strictly enforcing the ironclad naval blockade against Iran, and working with U.S. interagency partners to prevent the IRGC from using land routes and the Caspian Sea to move advanced weapons systems, dual-use tech, sanctioned materials, and illegal revenue streams.

U.S. Sailors transport needed supplies from USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) to aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a vertical replenishment at sea.

U.S. Airmen perform maintenance on Air Force F-35A stealth fighters after the aircraft land at a base in the Middle East. Every flight hour logged by the advanced jets is made possible by U.S. military maintainers who are critical to mission success.

U.S. Marines conduct a water purification test in the well deck of USS Comstock (LSD 45) to ensure they are capable of providing service members safe, potable water when operating in the field.

CENTCOM forces disabled a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman, Nov. 7, after the ship’s civilian crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to violate the naval blockade against Iran multiple times. A U.S. military aircraft fired precision munitions at the stern of St. Kitts-flagged M/V Huda, disabling the ship after CENTCOM forces directed the crew to abandon targeted spaces. The cargo vessel tried to depart regional waters after visiting an Iranian port. Read the full release online: centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-REL…

Rewards for Justice is offering a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran’s nuclear program, including its facilities, equipment, and associated personnel, such as those in the scientific community, or the movement of any of the above. Submit a tip: rewardsforjustice.net/reward…

A U.S. Air Force crew chief directs a U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II in preparation for take-off from a base in the Middle East.

A U.S. Sailor directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of USS Ross (DDG 71) as the guided-missile destroyer sails in the Arabian Sea.

"It's called service for a reason. You're going to give more than you're going to get. But if you find satisfaction in giving, you'll have no greater satisfaction than serving in the United States military in particular." - Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander

U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jets receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker while patrolling the skies over the Middle East.

Listen to the first full episode of CENTCOM's new podcast "Inside CENTCOM" — out now on podcast platforms or on YouTube: youtube.com/@centcom

A U.S. Sailor stands watch on the bridge aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) as the ship sails in the Arabian Sea.

U.S. Army paratroopers load a 155 millimeter artillery round into an M777 howitzer during a field artillery live-fire exercise in the Middle East.

This month, CENTCOM will launch "Inside CENTCOM." A new podcast that will highlight the incredible men and women who make up the U.S. military's forward-deployed team in the Middle East. Listen to full episodes on your favorite podcast platform, or watch full episodes on CENTCOM's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@centcom

🚫 CLAIM: Iran’s foreign minister recently claimed publicly that Iran has not attacked civilians in neighboring countries. This is FALSE. ✅ FACT: Iran has not only intentionally attacked civilian infrastructure, neighborhoods, and other facilities in neighboring Gulf countries, but it has also deliberately attacked civilian mariners at sea — killing more than 20 in recent months. Iran’s indiscriminate aggression is clearly evident and inexcusable.

U.S. Marines prepare an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to be loaded on to a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft during a training exercise in the Middle East.

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk takes off from the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the aircraft carrier supports enforcement of America’s ironclad blockade against Iran. As of Oct. 31, U.S. forces have redirected 144 commercial vessels to ensure compliance.

A U.S. Sailor signals to a F/A-18 Super Hornet on the flight deck of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during nighttime operations.