Also known as: Centcom
US military command responsible for operations across Middle East region, involved in escalating strikes against Iran and deployment of additional forces since 2026.
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The Namibian
Centcom said it hit dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets
“Centcom said it hit "dozens" of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in response to Tuesday's firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan and at ships in the Strait of Hormuz.”
US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troopsThe Namibian
US Central Command (Centcom) has carried out air strikes on Iranian targets for 13 consecutive nights
“For 13 consecutive nights, US Central Command (Centcom) has carried out air strikes on Iranian targets.”
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damageThe Namibian
US Central Command announced another round of strikes against Iran on Sunday evening
“On Sunday evening, Centcom announced another round of strikes against Iran, which it said started at 17:00 ET (22:00 BST).”
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of HormuzThe Namibian
US Central Command said it had shot at and disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman
“US Central Command said on Wednesday it had shot at and disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was trying to break the blockade.”
Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be ‘over quickly’The Namibian
US Central Command said guided-missile destroyers, aircraft, and 15,000 service members supported the operation
“US Central Command (Centcom) says that "guided-missile destroyers, over 100 land and sea-based aircraft, multi-domain unmanned platforms, and 15,000 service members" were being used to support the operation.”
What is Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz?The Namibian
US Central Command said US forces had struck more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island
“Centcom said US forces had struck "more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, while preserving the oil infrastructure".”
Why does the US have Iran's Kharg Island in its sights?Informanté
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that American forces struck an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette at the start of Operation Epic Fury
“Meanwhile, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that American forces struck an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette at the start of what it called Operation Epic Fury.”
Shipping suspended as Gulf conflict widensThe US military launched "heavy" strikes against Iran on Wednesday in retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attacks on American forces in the region, hitting dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets. The latest hostilities follow previous joint US-Saudi strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq and come amid reports of Saudi Arabia seeking de-escalation.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The US military launched "heavy" strikes against Iran on Wednesday in retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attacks on American forces in the region, hitting dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets. The latest hostilities follow previous joint US-Saudi strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq and come amid reports of Saudi Arabia seeking de-escalation.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Yemen's Houthi fighters have attacked shipping in the Red Sea, forcing vessels to divert from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait that connects Europe to Asia. The attacks occur amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a broader regional conflict, with two Saudi vessels hit by missiles this week and the Houthis claiming to have turned back ten others.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The US launched fresh attacks on Iranian military targets on Sunday, killing one person and injuring four according to Iranian state media. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, while the two countries dispute control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of their June interim agreement.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran will be "over quickly" and that he aims to end Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Iran said a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered"; Axios reported the White House is working toward a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that could frame nuclear negotiations, with provisions including suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump announced "Project Freedom" to assist ships stranded by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but paused it two days later to pursue a potential agreement with Iran. The waterway has been blocked since US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February, with Iran's military firing at US warships and the US sinking small boats, threatening an ongoing ceasefire.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Trump has suggested the possibility of seizing or blockading Iran's Kharg Island, which processes 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, as leverage to pressure Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The US struck military targets on the island in March while deliberately preserving oil infrastructure, though Pentagon preparations for a potential ground operation remain under consideration.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran's parliament speaker warned that Iranian forces were "waiting for American soldiers" as 3,500 additional US troops arrived in the Middle East, threatening to "rain fire" on any forces attempting to enter Iranian territory. The deployment comes amid reports that the Pentagon is preparing for potential ground operations in Iran, though US officials have not confirmed whether troops will be deployed.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran attacked US and Israeli targets across the Middle East, including hitting the US embassy in Riyadh with drones that breached air defences, as regional tensions escalated following earlier strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader. The US warned citizens to evacuate the entire Middle East region, with conflicts expanding to Lebanon and threatening oil infrastructure in the Gulf.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
Following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran over the weekend, Iran responded with missile fire at Israel and other countries, prompting multiple maritime security incidents and causing at least 150 tankers to suspend operations in the Gulf. The escalation has raised global energy security concerns, as approximately 20% of global oil supplies and significant LNG volumes transit the Strait of Hormuz.
2 March 2026 · Informanté →
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any American attack would spark a regional conflict as the US deployed forces nearby, while Iran's Foreign Minister expressed confidence in nuclear negotiations despite distrust of the US as a negotiating partner. The tensions follow a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests and concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →