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April 17, 2025
Destruction of Houthi Controlled Ras Isa Fuel Port
The Houthis have continued to benefit economically and militarily from countries and companies that provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. The Iran-backed Houthis use fuel to sustain their military operations, as a weapon of control, and to benefit economically from embezzling the profits from the import. This fuel should be legitimately supplied to the people of Yemen. Despite the Foreign Terrorist Designation that went into effect on 05 April, ships have continued to supply fuel via the port of Ras Isa. Profits from these illegal sales are directly funding and sustaining Houthi terrorist efforts.
April 8, 2025
USCENTCOM Commander Meets Senior Leaders from Six Countries During Middle East Visit
Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla conducted a series of high-level engagements with several leaders and servicemembers in Israel, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Yemen during a five-day trip through the Middle East, April 1-5.
March 15, 2025
CENTCOM Forces Launch Large Scale Operation Against Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen
On March 15, U.S. Central Command initiated a series of operations consisting of precision strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets across Yemen to defend American interests, deter enemies, and restore freedom of navigation.
March 10, 2025
USCENTCOM Commander Completes Senior Leader Engagements in Four Countries During a Visit to the Middle East
Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla conducted a series of high-level engagements with key leaders and servicemembers in Israel, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Syria, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during a visit to the region, March 5-8. From March 5-6, Gen. Kurilla traveled to Israel and met with multiple senior security and defense officials to discuss the current regional security situation. Gen. Kurilla attended the change of the command ceremony, where Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir assumed the duties as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), replacing Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi. Gen. Kurilla and Lt. Gen. Zamir also discussed continued efforts to deepen the military partnership between the United States and Israel and increase interoperability between our forces. Gen. Kurilla reiterated the ironclad military-to-military relationship between the U.S. and Israel.
Feb. 23, 2025
USCENTCOM Commander Visits the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
On 21-22 February, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and met with Maj. Gen. Yousef Al-Huneiti, Chairman of the Jordan Joint Chiefs of Staff, other key Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) leaders, and visited their exquisite Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) production and training
Feb. 20, 2025
USCENTCOM Commander Hosts Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces
On 19 February, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of U.S Central Command (CENTCOM), hosted Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi at CENTCOM Headquarters in Tampa, Fla.During the visit, Gen. Kurilla and Lt. Gen. Halevi discussed the current situation in the Middle East, including Iran's malign influence, the
Feb. 7, 2025
USCENTCOM Commander Visits Israel
From 05-07 February, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of U.S Central Command (CENTCOM), traveled to Israel and met with Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), LTG Herzi Halevi, Commander of the Israeli Air Force, MG Tomar Bar, other key IDF staff, the Director of the Israel Security Agency (ISA), Ronan Bar, and the Director of the Mossad - The Israeli Secret intelligence Service, David Barnea.
Feb. 5, 2025
On 04-05 February, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and met with Maj. Gen. Yousef Al-Huneiti, Chairman of the Jordan Joint Chiefs of Staff, other key Jordanian Armed Forces leaders, as well as with U.S. service members.
Feb. 4, 2025
USCENTCOM Commander Visits the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
On 03-04 February, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and met with Emirati National Security Advisor Sheik Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Issa Al Mazrouei.The leaders discussed the current security challenges in the region, efforts
Feb. 3, 2025
Minister of Information for the Republic of Yemen Government visits USCENTCOM
His Excellency Moammar bin Mutahar Al-Eryani, Minister of Information for the Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) - the legitimate government of Yemen, visited U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and discussed countering Iran-backed Houthis.