The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay cuts through the Strait of Hormuz, April 7, 2019.
Esper: Operation Sentinel Prevents Escalation of Middle East Waterways Conflict
By C. Todd Lopez | July 24, 2019
Just three hours into his new job, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper met with reporters at the Pentagon to discuss Iran, China and the proposed defense budget.
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Two U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jets fly over the Middle East during a patrol. https://t.co/xpWnAUbeRT
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Maj. Enkhtuvshin Namjildorj from the Mongolian Air Force talks about M4 familiarization training during Exercise Regional Cooperation 26. U.S. forces and our partners are stronger when we train and operate together. https://t.co/qKo4GvhuWT
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U.S. Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) rappel out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk while the ship sails in the Arabian Sea. https://t.co/QULGIkO5yk
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Moments ago, CENTCOM forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz. The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. U.S. forces subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and
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🚫 CLAIM: Iran claims it fired warning shots at U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman, forcing American vessels to “retreat” toward the Indian Ocean. FALSE. ✅TRUTH: Iranian forces did NOT attack or fire at U.S. Navy warships. Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire. https://t.co/PdfC1EMZTP
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A U.S. Sailor stands watch aboard USS McFaul (DDG 74) while the ship continues to support the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of June 4, U.S. forces have redirected 127 commercial vessels, disabled 6 non-compliant ships, and allowed 36 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass. https://t.co/H90ywJdk9c
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🚫 CLAIM: Iran is now claiming it has targeted a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Gulf of Oman. ✅ TRUTH: Iran is lying. U.S. military assets at sea continue to fly, sail, and operate safely and unimpeded. https://t.co/khuuHuun4u
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A U.S. Sailor aboard USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) observes a commercial vessel as the ship patrols the Arabian Sea while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of June 3, CENTCOM forces have redirected 125 commercial vessels and disabled 6 to ensure compliance. https://t.co/zuXXA5ENG2
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An additional wave of Iranian drones attempting to attack U.S. forces in Kuwait failed to impact intended targets tonight. U.S. Central Command air defenses successfully downed multiple drones and ensured no American personnel or assets were harmed.
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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Arabian Sea as the aircraft carrier continues to support the U.S. blockade against Iran. U.S. forces have redirected 122 commercial vessels to ensure compliance. https://t.co/ZcOEEf4pOg
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U.S. Marines assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct fast rope training aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the Arabian Sea. https://t.co/8aH8ljLDwn
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Last night at 11 p.m. ET, U.S. forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces based in Kuwait. These missiles were immediately defeated and no American personnel were harmed. U.S. Central Command remains vigilant and will continue to
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Airmen deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central perform maintenance on an F-16 fighter jet at a base in the Middle East. https://t.co/ykcsPhVRwx
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A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is essentially a self-contained city at sea. Roughly three football fields long, with over 5,000 Sailors on board, it takes the whole team — both above and below deck — to keep operations running smoothly. https://t.co/SfJZe6P0Pj
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Sustained flight operations aboard U.S. aircraft carriers and warships is no easy task. Skilled maintainers work around the clock to ensure aircraft are at peak readiness to support any mission. https://t.co/5nfmPMD256
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U.S. Sailors observe as a Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter lands on the flight deck of USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while transiting the Arabian Sea. The F-35B is designed to perform short takeoffs and vertical landings. https://t.co/r7HgZ9gy6U
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over the Middle East during a patrol. U.S. forces remain present and vigilant across the region. https://t.co/EUdaLYbtJh
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U.S. Sailors conduct night flight operations aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). At night, highly skilled pilots are able to land on a small deck that is both pitching and rolling in near-total darkness. https://t.co/R6XKjjc8M4
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