Statements

May 22, 2021

Readout from Gen. McKenzie’s visit with Jordan Armed Forces Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command’s Gen. Frank McKenzie met with Jordan Armed Forces Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Youssef Ahmed Al-Hanaiti yesterday in Amman.The leaders discussed the enduring defeat of ISIS, the Afghan-led peace plan, border security and ways to expand defense cooperation and modernization responsibly in a COVID-19

May 21, 2021

Readout from Gen. McKenzie's visit with the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command’s Gen. Frank McKenzie met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Thursday May 20, 2021. The leaders discussed the enduring defeat of ISIS, implementing security sector reforms and other dynamics that impact the regional stability.

March 14, 2021

Readout from Gen Frank McKenzie’s visit with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatari Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Ghanim bin Shaheen al-Ghanim, Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohamad Al-Attiyah

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie met with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatari Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Ghanim bin Shaheen al-Ghanim, Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohamad Al-Attiyah in Doha today.  The leaders discussed each nation’s security concerns, which includes a diplomatic resolution to the war in Yemen, Afghan-Taliban peace negotiations, and the enduring defeat of ISIS. 

Feb. 22, 2021

Readout from Gen Frank McKenzie’s visit with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi & Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces Lieutenant Gen. Mohamed Farid Hegazy

EGYPT — U.S. Central Command commander Gen. Frank McKenzie met with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi & Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces Lieutenant Gen. Mohamed Farid Hegazy today.  The leaders discussed shared security concerns and agreed that the strategic nature of the U.S.-Egypt defense relationship makes it critical for regional security and stability. 

Feb. 21, 2021

Readout from Gen McKenzie's visit with Oman's Minister of the Royal Office General Sultan bin Muhammed al Nu'amani, Ministry of Defense Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Nasser bin Ali Al Zaabi, and the Sultan’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis bin Abdullah Al Raisi

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — “Our discussions in Muscat showed the strength of the U.S.-Oman partnership in promoting regional stability and security,” McKenzie said.

Feb. 19, 2021

Readout from Gen McKenzie's visit with Pakistan Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — U.S. Central Command commander Gen. Frank McKenzie met with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa in Islamabad today.

Jan. 19, 2021

U.S. Central Command Statement on explosions in Jurf Sakhar, Iraq

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command Statement on explosions in Jurf Sakhar, Iraq.

Jan. 17, 2021

Aircrews Conduct 2nd “Presence Patrol” of 2021 in Middle East

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Air Force B-52H "Stratofortress" aircrews successfully completed a presence patrol in the Middle East today, marking the second such mission of 2021. Bomber Task Force missions are observable ways to demonstrate the U.S. military's continuing commitment to regional security, said U.S. Central Command’s commander.

Jan. 8, 2021

U.S. Central Command statement on first bomber mission of 2021

TAMPA, Fla. — Two U.S. Air Force B-52H bombers conducted a Bomber Task Force mission today in the Middle East to demonstrate the U.S. military's continuing commitment to regional security and deterrence to aggression.

Dec. 23, 2020

U.S. Central Command Statement on Dec. 20, 2020 Rocket Attack

TAMPA, Fla. — The Dec. 20, 2020 rocket attack on the green zone in Iraq was almost certainly conducted by an Iranian-backed Rogue Militia Group.