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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A MH-60R Sea Hawk delivers supplies to guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) in the Arabian Sea. https://t.co/GuzLKdap7G
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The U.S. naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect. As of July 25, CENTCOM has redirected 12 commercial vessels trying to run the blockade, disabled 2 that didn't comply, and boarded 2 to ensure total compliance. Earlier today, U.S. forces completed a verification https://t.co/eyp1N2B9sO
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A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter takes off in the Middle East for a routine flight. The Apache helicopter is designed to support reconnaissance and security missions. https://t.co/A3WB7F8OcV
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U.S. Army Soldiers work to refuel a generator at a base in the Middle East. https://t.co/xp1fll10pJ
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U.S. Marines load an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) onto a KC-130J Super Hercules during a training exercise in the Middle East. https://t.co/brx2MF5CID
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U.S. forces started another night of strikes against Iranian military targets at 6:45 p.m. ET today. This is the 13th consecutive night of strikes aimed to hold Iran accountable and diminish threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to commercial shipping.
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Since resuming the naval blockade against Iran nine days ago, CENTCOM has redirected 12 commercial vessels and disabled 1 to prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports or coastal areas. https://t.co/zV8zAK0H2X
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet takes off from a base in the Middle East. U.S. forces remain vigilant. https://t.co/FgsAGLWn6g
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🚫CLAIM: Today, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed that it controls exit and entry to the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that international mariners can only use routes the IRGC prefers. This is FALSE. ✅FACT: Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/CK7wZnpumH
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U.S. Sailors signal an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian Sea. The F/A-18E is a multirole fighter jet capable of conducting air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. https://t.co/DDsV1arPJJ
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Every operational success in the Middle East begins and ends with service members focused on their missions, including the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of July 21, U.S. forces have redirected 8 commercial vessels and disabled 1 to fully enforce the blockade. https://t.co/e9020BcaCQ
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USS Mason (DDG 87) conducts a replenishment-at-sea while sailing in regional waters. https://t.co/MNBgG5apNC
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Today at 4 p.m. ET, U.S. forces began a new round of strikes against Iran at the Commander in Chief's direction. The strikes are designed to further degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Marines change the transmission on a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System vehicle while deployed to the Middle East. American military logisticians and sustainers across CENTCOM remain at the top of their game, helping keep the world's most professional and lethal fighting https://t.co/2vsqQvh94r
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CENTCOM began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 p.m. ET today for the ninth consecutive night. The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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CENTCOM Update on Recently Fallen U.S. Service Members TAMPA, Fla. — Yesterday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the passing of two U.S. service members and the missing status of one in Jordan following an Iranian attack on July 17. After a thorough search, U.S.
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Sailors prepare U.S. Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter jets for takeoff aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) while transiting the Arabian Sea. Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group / 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. https://t.co/hyNJILD17i
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