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The Pentagon has reportedly delivered final plans to CENTCOM for a three-day air campaign against Iran, targeting military infrastructure and energy sites amid political delays.

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the American campaign against Iran, confirming 21 military fatalities and stressing the objective to permanently halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions amid a strict naval blockade.

CENTCOM is establishing Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational unit deploying unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater systems following their recent combat debut against Iran.

CBS News reports that Iranian forces shot down at least two American MQ-1 drones in recent days. U.S. Central Command has declined to comment on the incident.

Arab states in the Gulf are shifting towards a US-led regional security coalition involving Israel, following high-level CENTCOM military talks in Germany aimed at countering Iranian aggression.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held secret talks in Germany with Arab military chiefs, organized by CENTCOM, to discuss regional defense against Iran and the Houthi escalation.

A Pentagon Inspector General report reveals that Iranian strikes destroyed hundreds of buildings at US bases and caused $184 million in damage to diplomatic facilities, straining military logistics.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Riyadh to discuss regional security, Houthi threats, and defense coordination.

Tensions surge in the Gulf as explosions rattle Iran's Qeshm Island and Saudi Arabia issues an emergency alert. Houthi forces have reportedly seized strategic Perim Island, prompting urgent CENTCOM talks.

Several US Air Force jets were damaged in an Iranian missile strike on Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base amid a sharp escalation between Washington and Tehran in the Gulf region.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it targeted two US vessels and eight oil tankers in the Gulf. This follows US strikes destroying Iranian tankers and rising oil prices.

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei announced plans to establish a restricted maritime zone in the Persian Gulf. The move follows a U.S. naval blockade that slashed Iranian oil exports and recent direct military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's National Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei announced a pending no-sail zone outside the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows US retaliatory strikes on Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on US warships.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) disabled and destroyed three Iranian crude oil tankers in response to an unprovoked IRGC ballistic missile attack targeting US Navy vessels in the region.

The goal of these strikes is to prevent Iran from restoring its radar and missile capabilities in the strait to ensure it cannot threaten vessels, according to US officials. The plan is supported by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth but has not yet been approved by President Trump.

Admiral Brad Cooper stated that Iran has been unable to export oil since the mid-July renewal of the U.S. naval blockade. No vessel enters or leaves Iranian ports without U.S. authorization, except for humanitarian shipments.

The United States Central Command announced on Thursday that the aircraft carrier USS George Washington and its strike group have entered the CENTCOM area of responsibility. The carrier arrived in the Arabian Sea to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln.

The Pentagon is analyzing whether to rebuild American bases in the Persian Gulf damaged by Iranian attacks. Alternatives include shifting forces westward, including to Israel, despite US concerns regarding potential espionage.

CENTCOM announced that 62 merchant ships changed their route as part of the enforcement of the American siege on Iran, three ships were detained, and two others were searched. Simultaneously, Washington is preparing to replace the aircraft carrier in the region.

CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, visiting Israel, pushed for renewed strikes on Iranian infrastructure. He argued that such actions are necessary to force a shift in Tehran's current stance.

US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper participated in the IDF command staff conference and reviewed the partnership with the US in the war against Iran. Chief of Staff Zamir emphasized that the IDF is prepared for a rapid return to intense combat on all fronts.

Mohsen Rezaei, military advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran, claimed that the US planned a large-scale operation to seize the Strait of Hormuz but failed due to flawed assessments and Iranian counterattacks.

A senior officer at US Central Command has asked intelligence personnel for "creative" ideas to counter Iran, signaling a re-evaluation of Washington's limited strategic options. A US source told CNN: "Ultimately, the president will want to reach an agreement."

The commander of US Central Command has warned troops in the Middle East that posting combat footage assists Tehran in targeting bases. Admiral Brad Cooper stated that open-source intelligence gathered from social media directly costs American lives.

According to the 'Al-Hadath' channel, the US was furious over the Defense Minister's remarks at a 'Channel 14' conference that American planes took off from Israel for attacks in Iran. The IDF emphasized in response that the published information is completely incorrect.

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The Pentagon has updated its casualty figures, adding 140 previously unrecorded wounded soldiers. Meanwhile, reports indicate that China and Pakistan are coordinating efforts to reduce tensions between the US and Iran.

Admiral Cooper recommended that the Pentagon and the White House end the waves of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, as most designated targets had already been hit. He emphasized that without an intent to escalate, continuing the bombings is pointless. This recommendation influenced President Donald Trump's decision to pause strikes in Iran.

According to The New York Times, the decision was reached after a discussion between US President Donald Trump and his senior advisors. The meeting highlighted risks associated with resuming large-scale combat operations, including concerns over the depletion of interceptor missile stockpiles.