CENTCOM

Israeli-Saudi security coordination remains 'limited and pragmatic,' Saudi analyst cautions

Riyadh and Israel increasingly confront overlapping threats from Iran and the Houthis, but political constraints continue to limit direct military cooperation.

Illustrative: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on upon his arrival during a welcome ceremony as part of his two-day official visit to France, at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, France August 24, 2026.
Members of a US Army team carry a flagged-drapped transfer case containing the remains of US soldier Capt. Cody A. Khork during a dignified transfer solemn event at Dover Air Force Base, in Dover, Delaware, on March 7, 2026.

Pentagon's US-Iran war fatality accounting may be inaccurate - report

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a dinner at the White House in Washington, US, September 17, 2026; illustrative.

As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN General Assembly - analysis

US Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support US military operations in the war with Iran August 20, 2026.

US deployed more than 50,000 troops during Iran war, inspector general report says


CENTCOM outlines military assets in use for Strait of Hormuz blockade against Iran

On July 29, CENTCOM said, “CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.”

Boats navigate the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

IDF denies IDF chief apologized to CENTCOM head after Katz said USAF struck Iran from Israeli bases

Saudi outlet Al-Arabiya initially reported that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir had to apologize to CENTCOM after Defense Minister Katz revealed US jets were operating from Israeli bases.

CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir in Israel, September 6, 2025

'We have special forces protection': Netanyahu tells Hannity he's not afraid of ICC arrest warrants

Netanyahu downplayed the risk of countries enforcing ICC arrest warrants placed on him, implying that IDF Special Forces would protect or rescue him.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Trump: US will 'beat the f***ing s***' out of Iran in retaliation for overnight strikes

When asked whether he wants further sanctions against Iran, Trump said he would like tariffs imposed on Iran because "that's what Lindsey wanted," in reference to former US senator Lindsey Graham.

US President Donald Trump points, as he delivers remarks on the economy, at the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan, US July 27, 2026.

Iran using social media footage to target US troops, assets in Middle East

"Detailed public disclosures can become an immediate green light for Iranian forces to launch a secondary, much more devastating wave of attacks," said Admiral Brad Cooper.

Soldiers from the United States gather together during the opening ceremony of Exercise Southern Jackeroo on May 29, 2026 in Townsville, Australia.

US reportedly hits Iran after days without strikes, Israel will respond to Hezbollah strikes

Iran set to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-fired missiles • IDF bulldozer struck by Hezbollah drone • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successful

Smoke seen following reported missile launch from Iran toward Jordan, July 22, 2026.

US, Saudi Arabia target Tehran-backed militias in Iraq after Iranian strikes on bases

A US official told The Jerusalem Post that Iran had launched at least four ballistic missiles towards a US military base in Jordan, adding that "This was a major attack."

Smoke seen following reported missile launch from Iran toward Jordan, July 22, 2026.

US coordinated strikes on Iranian targets from Israeli bases during ceasefire, Katz confirms

"We announced in the clearest terms that if Israel is fired upon, we will attack with all our might. We are prepared to strike Iran," Katz warned in an interview with Channel 14.

A USAF B-2 Spirit stealth bomber conducts midair refueling, March 5, 2026.

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Middle East following launches from Iraq towards Saudi Arabia

US, Saudi Arabia launched joint attack on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias • Iran fired missiles at US bases in the region • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successful

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC, July 28, 2026.

'Far more than anyone': Trump denies munitions shortage as reason for halting Iran strikes - report

“We have far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need,” he asserted.

US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.