April 29 Red Sea Update

Between 10:00 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. (Sanaa time) on April 29, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) and three UAVs from Yemen into the Red Sea towards MV Cyclades, a Malta-flagged, Greece-owned vessel. Initial…

Pier-building begins

Construction of the floating JLOTS pier in the Mediterranean is underway.

The pier will support USAID and humanitarian partners to receive and deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. @USTRANSCOM and @USEUCOM support the movement of…

April 28 Red Sea Update

Between 1:48 and 2:27 a.m. (Sanaa time), April 28, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) successfully engaged five airborne unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) over the Red Sea.

It was determined the UAVs presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition, and…

April 28 USCENTCOM, Royal Jordanian Air Force Conduct Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

U.S. Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on April 28, 2024, at 1:15 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential…

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The F-15 is deployed within the CENTCOM area of responsibility to defend U.S. and coalition interests, promote regional security, and deter potential…

April 26 CENTCOM Red Sea Update

At 5:49 p.m. (Sanna time) on April 26, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists launched three anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into the Red Sea in the vicinity of MV MAISHA, an Antiqua/Barbados flagged, Liberia…

April 25 Red Sea Update

At 9:52 a.m. (Sanaa time) on April 25, one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) was launched from Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen into the Gulf of Aden. There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition, or commercial…

April 25 USCENTCOM Conducts Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

U.S. Central Command conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on April 25, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians in Gaza affected by the ongoing…

Australian and New Zealand officers from U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command held an ANZAC Day Dawn Service today to honor the soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought and died on the Gallipoli Peninsula During the First World…

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons arrive at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 23, 2024.

April 24 Red Sea Update

At 11:51 a.m. (Sanaa time) on April 24, a coalition vessel successfully engaged one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) launched from Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas in Yemen over the Gulf of Aden. The ASBM was likely targeting the MV…

April 23 USCENTCOM, Royal Jordanian Air Force Conduct Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

U.S. Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on April 23, 2024, at 11:50 A.M. (Gaza time) to provide essential…

Combined Maritime Forces's 🇨🇦 Canadian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 carried out two drug interdictions at sea with 🇬🇧 HMS Lancaster (@HMSLANCASTER) and 🇺🇸USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. (@USCG) in a single day as part of Focused Operation Crimson Barracuda in the Arabian Sea, April 10. The…

April 21 Humanitarian Assistance Drop

U.S. Central Command conducted a humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on April 21, 2024, at 11:56 A.M. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians in Gaza affected by the ongoing conflict.

The joint operation included…

We are aware of reports claiming that the United States conducted airstrikes in Iraq today. Those reports are not true. The United States has not conducted air strikes in Iraq today.

April 18 USCENTCOM Conducts Humanitarian Air Drop into Gaza

U.S. Central Command conducted an air drop of humanitarian assistance into Northern Gaza on April 18, 2024, at 1:09 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.

The joint…

April 16 USCENTCOM Conducts Humanitarian Air Drop into Gaza
 
U.S. Central Command conducted an air drop of humanitarian assistance into Northern Gaza on April 16, 2024, at 11:57 a.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.  
 
The…