CENTCOM News Articles

Aug. 15, 2026

CENTCOM Commander Completes 10-Day Trip to the Middle East

TAMPA, Fla. — The commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed a 10-day trip to the Middle East on Aug. 15 that included visits to six countries and to a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operating in the Arabian Sea.
Aug. 14, 2026

U.S. Special Operations Command Central Celebrates Transfer of Leadership

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) held a change of command ceremony Aug. 14 in Tampa, marking the transfer of leadership from Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers to Rear Adm. Thomas Donovan.
Aug. 13, 2026

CENTCOM Launches First-Ever Multinational Attack Drone Task Force

TAMPA, Fla. — On Aug. 13, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced efforts to establish the first-ever multi-domain, multinational attack drone task force.
Aug. 11, 2026

CJTF-OIR Welcomes New Commander during Ceremony in Middle East

During a change of command ceremony in the Middle East, Aug. 11, Maj. Gen. Kevin Lambert turned over command of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) to Rear Adm. Liam Hulin, marking the formal transfer of leadership.
Aug. 5, 2026

U.S. Air Forces Central Conducts Change of Command

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) conducted a change of command ceremony Aug. 4 in South Carolina at Shaw Air Force Base, marking the transfer of leadership from Lt. Gen. Derek France to Lt. Gen. Daniel Lasica.
July 29, 2026

U.S. Strikes IRGC Targets After Attempted Iranian Attacks

TAMPA, Fla. – At 10 p.m. ET on July 29, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in response to yesterday’s attempted missile attacks on U.S. forces.
July 28, 2026

U.S., Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Backed Terrorist Sites in Iraq

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command and the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces conducted precision strikes in Iraq, July 28, against Iran-aligned terrorists that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) directed to attack U.S. forces and Saudi energy
July 28, 2026

CENTCOM to Launch 1st Bilateral AI Task Force with UAE

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced an agreement with the United Arab Emirates, July 28, to establish the first bilateral task force focused on accelerating the development of military artificial intelligence applications.
July 23, 2026

U.S. Concludes 13th Night of Strikes on Iranian Military Targets

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully completed the 13th straight night of strikes against Iran, July 23, at 9 p.m. ET.
July 22, 2026

CENTCOM Completes Latest Strikes Against Iran

TAMPA, Fla. — At 10:30 p.m. ET on July 22, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed another round of strikes against Iran for the 12th consecutive night.
July 21, 2026

U.S. Forces Complete 11th Night of Strikes Against Iran

TAMPA, Fla. — At 8:15 p.m. ET on July 21, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) successfully completed the 11th consecutive evening of strikes against Iran.
July 20, 2026

U.S. Finishes Latest Strikes Against Iran

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed another round of strikes against Iran at 9 p.m. ET, July 20.
July 19, 2026

CENTCOM Ends Weekend Wave of Strikes Against Iran

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) successfully completed the ninth consecutive evening of strikes against Iran, July 19, at 10 p.m. ET.