Statements

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

USCENTCOM Commander Visits the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

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.

Feb. 3, 2025

Global Military Leaders Meet and Discuss Defeat ISIS Campaign at Combined Force Commanders' Conference in Bahrain

Senior military leaders from the framework nations of the Global Coalition against ISIS gathered in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)-hosted Combined Force Commanders' Conference (CFC), Feb. 1-2.

Jan. 16, 2025

USCENTCOM Commander Visits Syria

StatementJan. 16, 2025On 16 January, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), traveled to Syria, where he met U.S. military commanders and servicemembers, as well as our Defeat-ISIS partners, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), to get an assessment on the ongoing Defeat-ISIS campaign and efforts to prevent the