United States Central Command - CENTCOM Or USCENTCOM
August 3, 2024 - US Deploying Additional Defensive Military Capabilities To Middle East. The new deployment to the Middle East is intended to bolster force protection for U.S. troops in the region and to defend Israel, according to the Pentagon. Read more
August 2, 2024 - France Tells Citizens To Leave Iran As Soon As Possible Due To Risk Of Regional Military Escalation. France is advising its citizens to leave Iran as soon as possible and avoid traveling to the country due to the risk of regional military escalation. Read more
August 2, 2024 - Netanyahu: Israel On High State Of Readiness. Iran: Assassination In Tehran Not Possible Without US Authorization. Israel also carried out a targeted strike in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon on the commander it says was responsible for the Majdal Shams attack and the killing of Israeli civilians. Read more
July 31, 2024 - Media: Iranian Supreme Leader Issued Order For Iran To Strike Israel Directly In Response To Hamas Leader Assassination In Tehran, US Releases Advisories. In addition to Lebanon and Northern Israel (within 2.5 miles of borders) Do Not Travel alert, The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has issued a renewed alert for Israel, West Bank, Gaza. Read more
July 31, 2024 - US Raises Travel Advisory To Lebanon To: Level 4: Do Not Travel, Urges Citizens To Depart Country - United Airlines, Delta Airlines, British Airways also reported on Wednesday that they are stopping flights. Read more
July 31, 2024 - US Carries Out Airstrike In Musayib, Iraq In Response To Attacks On Bases In Iraq, Syria. American forces launched an attack on combatants attempting to launch one-way attack unmanned aerial systems (OWAUAS) and was "based on recent attacks [on bases housing US forces] in Iraq and Syria". Read more
July 30, 2024 - Israel has carried out a targeted strike in Beirut on the commander it says is responsible for the Majdal Shams attack and killing of Israeli civilians. Beirut is Lebanon's capital, and largest city in the country. Read more
July 29, 2024 - British Government: Advises Against All Travel To Lebanon, Encourages Citizens To Leave While Commercial Options Are Still Available. "FCDO continues to advise against all travel to Lebanon. If you are currently in Lebanon, we encourage you to leave, while commercial options remain available". Read more
July 28, 2024 - NATO Member Turkey Threatens To Invade Israel, Locations Within Lebanon Struck In Response To Majdal Shams Attack. Turkey's President also says he plans to build a naval base on Cyprus, near Israel "if necessary" and has accused Greece of wanting to do the same. Read more
July 28, 2024 - Lebanon Travel Alert Issued - Airlines Announce Some Flights Postponed. Amid heightened tension in the region, some airlines are adjusting their flight schedules. Read more
July 27, 2024 - Iranian-Backed Militias Fire Flare Grenades, Missile On Conoco Gas Field. The SOHR reports one missile was fired from areas of the Iranian-backed militias "nearly 800 meters away from the base" and that U.S. forces responded to earlier attacks by firing toward positions of militia and Iranian forces. Read more
July 27, 2024 - Hezbollah Rocket Strike From Lebanon Hits Northern Israel in Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights. IDF: At least 10 Children Killed, 20 Wounded. Read more
July 26, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 6 Houthi Drones, 3 Unmanned Surface Vessels In Yemen. U.S. Central Command: "It was determined these weapons presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region". Read more
July 26, 2024 - Rockets Fired At Bases Hosting US Troops In Iraq, Syria. A U.S. official said that initial reports indicate the rockets landed outside the base and did not cause any injuries or damage to the base itself. Read more
July 25, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 1 Houthi Drone Launcher In Yemen. The drone launcher was determined to be an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, as well as merchant vessels navigating the region. Read more
July 24, 2024 - U.S. Central Command: "In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed three Iranian-backed Houthi missile launchers in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen". Read more
July 21, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 4 Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels In Red Sea. It was determined the USVs presented an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
July 21, 2024 - Shortly after the strike in Yemen by Israel using U.S.-manufactured F-15 and F-35 fighter jets, the Israeli military reported that it shot down a Houthi missile fired from Yemen. Read more
July 21, 2024 - Saudi Arabia Following Military Escalation In Yemen "With Great concern", Denies Involvement In Attack By Israel On Port. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the strikes on Yemen were a “direct response” to the Houthi attack on Tel Aviv on Friday. Read more
July 20, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 1 Houthi UAV Drone Over Red Sea. U.S. Central Command: In the past 24 hours U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) over the Red Sea. Read more
July 20, 2024 - Israeli Fighter Jets Strike Houthi Locations In Al Hudaydah, Yemen Port. The Israel Defense Forces added that the retaliatory response also comes after “hundreds of attacks carried out against the state of Israel in recent months”. Read more
July 19, 2024 - Houthi Drone Strike Hits Tel Aviv, Israel. TEL AVIV - At least one person was killed and around a dozen injured after a Houthi drone strike hit Tel Aviv located near the U.S. Embassy in Israel. Read more
July 18, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 2 Surface-To-Air Missiles, 4 Drones In Yemen. Firing Drills By ROK Naval Units Near Somalia. The UKMTO reported firing drills by ROK naval units from July 19th through July 22nd and on July 25th. Read more
July 17, 2024 - ISIS Attempting To Rebuild Following Several Years Of Decreased Capability, On Pace To Double Attacks Claimed In 2023 - From January to June 2024, ISIS claimed 153 attacks in Iraq and Syria. Read more
July 16, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 5 Houthi Drones Near Yemen, UKMTO Reports Multiple Incidents In Region. One of the vessels attacked was MT Bentley I a Panama-flagged, Israel-owned, Monaco-operated tanker vessel in the Red Sea carrying vegetable oil from Russia to China and was attacked multiple times. Read more
July 14, 2024 - US Destroys 2 Houthi Drones, 1 Unmanned Surface Vessel In Red Sea, 1 Drone In Yemen. U.S. Central Command said, "It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region." Read more
July 13, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 3 Houthi Drones In Yemen, Carrier Strike Group Arrives In 5th Fleet Area Of Operations. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) also arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet of Operations on July 12th to deter aggression, and promote regional stability. Read more
July 11, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 5 Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels, 3 Drone Systems In Red Sea, Concludes Counter-Terrorism Exercise With Pakistan. The United States concluded the first “Paramount Cobra Exercise" with Pakistan, "aimed at refining drill procedures and sharing counter-terrorism experiences. Read more
July 10, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 2 Houthi UAVs, 1 USV On The Red Sea. U.S. Central Command said, "It was determined the UAVs and USV presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region." Read more
July 10, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 1 Houthi Drone In Yemen. It was determined the UAV presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
July 9, 2024 - Syrian Military: Israel Carried Out Air Attack Near Baniyas City. Although Israel rarely ever acknowledges attacks within Syria, the country is known to target Iranian proxy groups or Iranian weapons being transported to the region. Read more
July 8, 2024 - US Destroys 2 Houthi Drones In Yemen, Partner Forces Destroy 2 Drones Over The Gulf Of Aden. A statement by U.S. Central Command said, "There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels". Read more
July 7, 2024 - Greek Frigate Engages 4 UAV Drones Near Yemen, Shoots Down 2. The EU naval mission confirmed that the Psara had destroyed two unmanned aerial vehicles in the Gulf of Aden. Read more
July 4, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 2 Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels And 1 Houthi Radar Site. It was determined the USVs and radar site presented an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
July 2, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 1 Houthi Radar Site In Yemen. It was determined the radar site presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
July 1, 2024 - US Destroys 3 Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels In The Red Sea. "These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure". Read more
June 29, 2024 - US Destroys 7 Houthi Drones, 1 Ground Control Station Vehicle In Yemen. Due to weather conditions, the temporary Gaza pier has been moved back to Ashdod, Israel. Read more
June 28, 2024 - US Destroys 1 Drone System Launched By Houthis Into Red Sea. It was determined this UAS presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
June 27, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 1 Houthi Radar Site In Yemen. Live Weapon Firing Scheduled Off Pakistani Coast. Attack Incident Reported Near Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Read more
June 23, 2024 - US Destroys 3 Houthi Unmanned Vessels, Houthi Launches 3 Missiles Into Gulf Of Aden, Addresses Eisenhower Attack Claims. USS Theodore Roosevelt replacing Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in region. Read more
June 21, 2024 - US Destroys 4 Houthi Surface Vessels, 2 UAS Drone Systems Over Red Sea, Reestablishes Gaza Aid Pier. U.S. Central Command said, "It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region". Read more
June 20, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 2 Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels, One Ground Control Station, One Command And Control Station Node. It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S. forces, coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
June 19, 2024 - Safety And Security Update For Canadians In Iran. Canadian Government: "We reiterate our call for Canadians to refrain from traveling to Iran & those who are currently there should return." Read more
June 19, 2024 - US Airstrike Kills Senior ISIS Official In Syria. The airstrike killed Usamah Jamal Muhammad Ibrahim al-Janabi, a senior ISIS official and facilitator, according to U.S. Central Command. Read more
June 19, 2024 - Israel Strikes Hezbollah In Southern Lebanon, Says Lebanon Will Be Hit Hard. Israeli Defense Minister: "In a total war, Hezbollah will be destroyed and Lebanon will be hit hard". Read more
June 18, 2024 - US Destroys 9 Houthi Drones In And Near Yemen, Expects To Reopen Gazan Pier This Week. U.S. Central Command said, "It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region". Read more
June 17, 2024 - Pentagon: Houthi Actions Threaten Regional Stability, Gaza Pier Towed Back To Ashdod, Amid Rough Seas (Full Report). Read more
June 17, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 4 Houthi Radars, 1 Unmanned Surface Vessel, 1 Drone. Additionally, the U.S. State Department designated Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya (HAAA) and HAAA Secretary General Haydar Muzhir Ma’lak al-Sa’idi, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Read more
June 15, 2024 - US Destroys Houthi Air, Surface Drones, Radar Systems. Update On Bulk Carrier Tutor, Overview Of Recent Houthi Attacks. The radar systems enabled Houthi forces to target maritime vessels in the region and presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels. Read more
June 14, 2024 - Iran Installs New Centrifuges As Its Enriched Uranium Stockpile Continues To Grow. According to the IAEA, the amount of enriched uranium that Iran now possesses has reached 30 times more than was agreed upon in the 2015 nuclear deal framework. Read more
June 13, 2024 - Houthi Strike On Merchant Vessel Verbena hit with multiple Houthi cruise missiles, USS Philippine Sea Evacuates Severely Injured Mariner. Read more
June 12, 2024 - US Forces Destroy Launchers, Drone. Houthis Launch 2 Missiles Into Red Sea. USV Strikes Merchant Vessel Recently Docked In Russia. The Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned and operated merchant vessel "Tutor" which was most recently docked in Russia was hit by one Houthi unmanned surface vessel (USV). Read more
June 10, 2024 - Houthis Launch 4 Missiles Into Gulf Of Aden Hitting Merchant Vessels, US Forces Destroy 1 UAS Drone, 2 Cruise Missiles, 1 Missile Launcher. Read more
June 9, 2024 - US Begins Withdrawal From Niger Amid Reports Iran Buying 300 Tons Of Uranium From Niger. French media reported that the uranium Tehran was negotiating to purchase from Niger belonged to the French company Orano. Defcon Alerts Report | Full SJ Report.
June 7, 2024 - Houthis Unveil "Palestine" Missile Similar To Iranian Hypersonic "Fatah" Missile. The Houthi's Ansar Allah Media Office released a video showing the launch of the "Palestine" missile, which was shown being fired in the Gulf of Aqaba port of Eilat, in Israel. Read more
June 7, 2024 - US/Coalition Destroys 11 Houthi USVs, 1 UAS. Houthis Launch 1 Missile From Yemen Into Red Sea. Additionally, the UKMTO reported an incident 27 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen where two explosions were reported near a vessel navigating the region. Read more
June 5, 2024 - Iran: Mossad Agent Arrested, Vows Revenge For Killing Of Military Advisor. Israel/Sweden: Iran Using Criminal Networks To Target Locations In Europe. In a rare statement Israel’s national intelligence agency, Mossad said that Iran is using local criminal networks to target Israeli targets, such as embassies located within Europe. Read more
June 5, 2024 - Gunman Fires Shots At US Embassy In Lebanon. One of the embassy's Lebanese security guards was lightly wounded during the attack. Read more
June 3, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 1 Houthi Drone Over Southern Red Sea. In the past 24 hours, U.S. forces conducted a self-defense engagement over the southern Red Sea, destroying one Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial system (UAS). Read more
June 2, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 4 Drones Launched From Yemen, 1 Houthi Drone Crashes Into Sea: U.S. forces destroyed 4 uncrewed (unmanned) aerial systems (UAS Drones), while 1 Houthi drone crashed into the Red Sea after being launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Read more
June 1, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 4 Drones Launched From Yemen, 1 Houthi Drone Crashes Into Sea: U.S. forces destroyed 4 uncrewed (unmanned) aerial systems (UAS Drones), while 1 Houthi drone crashed into the Red Sea after being launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Read more
May 30, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 8 Houthi Drones, Carry Out Joint Strikes Against 13 Houthi Targets in Yemen. The United States and Britain carried out strikes against 13 different Houthi targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and over the Red Sea. Read more
May 29, 2024 - US Destroys 2 Launchers In Yemen, Houthis Launch 2 Ballistic Missiles Into Red Sea. U.S. Central Command: It was determined these missiles and systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
May 25, 2024 - Houthis Launch 2 Missiles Toward Red Sea, US Continues To Deliver Aid To Gaza Via Temporary Pier. There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition, or commercial ships as a result of the missile launches into the Red Sea. Read more
May 25, 2024 - U.S. forces "successfully engaged" one land-attack cruise missile (LACM) located within a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen on May 23rd, 2024. Read more
May 24, 2024 - Houthi Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles Into Red Sea, Additional Information On Boarding Near Somalia. An additional incident report has been released on the vessel that was boarded near Somalia on May 23rd. Read more
May 22, 2024 - US Engages Four UAS Drones In Houthi-Backed Areas Of Yemen. It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
May 19, 2024 - Houthi Launched 1 Missile From Yemen Over Gulf Of Aden. There were no injuries or damages reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels as a result of the launch. Read more
May 19, 2024 - 2 Gaza Aid Crossings Opened, Aid Flowing Into Strip. COGAT: The Erez East and Erez West interchangeable crossings maintain operational flexibility and the flow of humanitarian aid. Read more
May 18, 2024 - Houthi Missile Hits Panamanian-Flagged, Greek-Owned Oil Tanker "Wind" Recently Docked In Russia, Bound For China. The impact of the anti-ship ballistic missile caused flooding in the vessel which resulted in the loss of both propulsion and steering. Read more
May 17, 2024 - Aid Begins To Flow Across Temporary Gaza Pier, US Announces $1 Billion Arms Package To Israel. Israeli Defense Minister: Operation will continue and intensify as additional forces will enter Rafah. Several tunnels in the area have been destroyed by our troops. Read more
May 16, 2024 - US Destroys 4 UAS Drones In Houthi-Controlled Areas Of Yemen. It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
May 16, 2024 - Floating Pier Connected Successfully To Gaza, Trucks To Begin Entering In Upcoming Days. COGAT: The floating pier for bringing humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip was successfully connected; In the upcoming days, trucks will begin entering. Read more
May 16, 2024 - US Anchors Temporary Pier To Gaza Beach. According to the US military, "no American military personnel physically entered Gaza during the operation". Read more
May 16, 2024 - Yemeni Armed Forces Claim Attack On "Mason" And "Destiny" CENTCOM Says Missile Was Intercepted, Destiny Not Attacked. A statement by US Central Command said that although Mason was targeted, it intercepted the missile and found no evidence that Destiny was attacked. Read more
May 14, 2024 - US Destroys 2 UAS In Yemen, 1 Missile Launched By Houthi Forces Over Red Sea. On May 13th the United States intercepted and destroyed 2 uncrewed (unmanned) aerial systems (UAS) and 1 anti-ship ballistic missile determined to be an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
May 14, 2024 - US: We Will Not Allow Iran To Obtain Nuclear Weapon, We See No Efforts By Iran To Do So. Iranian lawmaker: Iran has already obtained nuclear weapons, "but do not announce it". Read more
May 13, 2024 - CENTCOM Commander Visits Israel, Erez Humanitarian Aid Crossing Opened For First Time. According to the Israel Defense Forces and COGAT, the ‘Western Erez’ humanitarian aid crossing was opened in northern Gaza for the first time. Read more
May 13, 2024 - Iranian Lawmaker Says He Believes Iran Already Has Nuclear Weapons But Does Not Announce It. The IAEA announced earlier this year that Iran had obtained enough enriched uranium to make "several" nuclear bombs if Iran chose to build them. Read more
May 12, 2024 - US Destroys 3 UAS Over Red Sea After Houthis Launched 1 UAS Over Gulf Of Aden From Yemen. U.S. Central Command reported that there were no injuries are damages reported as a result of the attack or UAS interceptions. Read more
May 11, 2024 - IDF Calls On Residents, Displaced People In Northern Gaza To Immediately Go To Shelters West Of Gaza City. The IDF issued a statement telling residents in specified locations within northern Gaza to "go immediately to the shelters in the west of Gaza City". Read more
May 10, 2024 - US Completes 2 Floating Piers For Gaza Aid, Yet To Be Deployed. The Construction of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS, system on the Mediterranean Sea was completed on Tuesday, according to the Pentagon. Read more
May 9, 2024 - US, Jordan Carry Out Humanitarian Airdrops Into Northern Gaza, CENTCOM Commander Visits Pakistan Regarding Counter-Terrorism Efforts. U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft which dropped over 25,300 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), and over 6,000 pounds of food from Jordanian supplies. Read more
May 9, 2024 - Israel Shot Down Iranian Drone In Syria, Israel Carries Out "Dialed Back" Offensive On Rafah. Israeli media reported that the military carried out a “larger but dialed back” operation in eastern Rafah so as not to jeopardize future hostage deal talks with the Hamas. Read more
May 8, 2024 - Following the closure of Kerem Shalom crossing due to rocket fire by Hamas, the crossing is now open for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Read more
May 8, 2024 - Houthis Launch 3 Drones, 1 Missile Over Gulf Of Aden, CENTCOM Commander Visits Egypt, Native Fury 24 Begins. A coalition vessel intercepted one drone, US Central Command intercepted the second, and the third crashed into the Gulf of Aden. Read more
May 8, 2024 - US, Jordan Carry Out Aid Airdrop Into Northern Gaza, US Continues Work On Temporary Gaza Pier After Pause. COGAT also reported that the Hamas has again launched 4 mortars at Kerem Shalom humanitarian aid crossing. Read more
May 6, 2024 - Israeli Military Targets Hamas In Rafah, Southern Gaza. Israeli military: "IDF forces are now attacking and operating against the targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in a targeted manner in Mizrah Rafah". Read more
May 6, 2024 - Israeli Military Calls On Gazans In Rafah To Go To Expanded Humanitarian Area Ahead Of Planned Offensive. IDF: Flyers were dropped calling on the residents of eastern Rafah to evacuate temporarily toward the expanded humanitarian area. Read more
May 6, 2024 - Israel Strikes Rafah After Hamas Fired Rockets Toward Humanitarian Aid Crossing Near Hospital Killing 3 Soldiers. Hamas says the crossing was not their intended target, the Israeli military confirms it was not likely the target. Read more
May 5, 2024 - US Carries Out Airdrops Into Northern Gaza, COGAT Releases April Humanitarian Aid Report. COGAT: Hamas shot mortars at the corridor for humanitarian purposes, disrupted aid from traveling from southern to northern Gaza. Read more
May 1, 2024 - Colombian President Announces The Country Is Breaking Ties With Israel Over War In Gaza. Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday he is cutting diplomatic relations with Israel over its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Read more
May 1, 2024 - US Engages USV, Drone From Yemen, Carries Out Humanitarian Aid Airdrops With Jordan Into Gaza. According to initial reports, a Houthi attack on the MV Cyclades resulted in no injuries and the vessel continued on its way. Read more
April 30, 2024 - Congressman Matt Gaetz spoke with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about Gaza Pier and asked what would happen if American soldiers on the pier were targeted by combatants within Gaza: Read more
April 30, 2024 - US Engages 5 Drones Over Red Sea, Construction Begins On Floating Pier In Mediterranean. An explosion was also reported 54 nautical miles northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen. Read more
April 29, 2024 - Attack Incident Near Al Mukha, Yemen. There has been an attack incident 54 nautical miles northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen. Read more
April 29, 2024 - US, Jordan Conduct Humanitarian Aid Airdrops Into Northern Gaza. The United States has dropped over 1,110 tons of humanitarian assistance into Gaza to date. Read more
April 29, 2024 - US Engages 5 Drones Over Red Sea Presenting "Imminent Threat". It was determined the UAVs presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
April 27, 2024 - Houthis Launch 3 Missiles From Yemen, Vessel Reports Damage. Three anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) were launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. U.S. Central Command reported minor damage to the MV Andromeda Star. Read more
April 26, 2024 - Houthi Launch Missile Into Gulf Of Aden, US Forces Destroy USV, Drone In Yemen. It was determined that the anti-ship missile, USV, and drone presented an "imminent threat" to US, coalition, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
April 26, 2024 - British Typhoons Intercept Rockets Launched In Iraq, Britain Conducts 9th Humanitarian Aid Airdrop Into Gaza. Britain used a used a Paveway IV precision-guided bomb to destroy a rocket launcher system in Iraq after Typhoons identified rockets being launched at coalition forces. Read more
April 25, 2024 - US Engages 4 Drones Over Yemen, Coalition Vessel Engages Houthi Missile Targeting US Vessel. Houthi missile likely targeting the US-flagged, owned, and operated MV Yorktown with 18 American, and 4 Greek crew members aboard. Read more
April 19, 2024 - US, Israel, Iran All Downplayed Strike, Indicating No One Involved Wants To See An Escalation: As the United States, Israel and Iran all downplayed the strike that occurred, the indication is that all parties involved do not want to see the situation escalate any further than it already has and understand the consequences that such an escalation would bring. Read more
April 19, 2024 - Israel Targeted Air Defenses Near Iran's Nuclear Facility In Strike - Full Report. Iran: If Israel "embarks on adventurism again" the next response will be "immediate" and at a maximum level. Read more
April 19, 2024 - There has been a confirmed report that Israel has carried out a retaliatory strike within Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions heard in Isfahan, Iran; Suwayda, Southern Syria; near Baghdad, Iraq, and Babil, Iraq Read more
April 18, 2024 - Biden: Iran Wants To Wipe Israel Off The Map. Tehran: We've Identified Israel's Nuclear Sites, Finger Is On The Trigger. Iran says that it has identified Israel's nuclear sites and has their finger on the trigger, ready to respond if Israel attacks its own nuclear sites. Read more
April 16, 2024 - Pentagon Addresses Recent Iranian Attack On Israel, Latest Israel/Lebanon Updates. Israel continues to strike Hezbollah locations within Lebanon in response to rocket attacks from the terrorist organization into Israel. Read more
April 16, 2024 - Iran Closes Nuclear Facilities. Israel: Iranian Attack "Will Be Met With A Response". Israeli Ambassador: "Iran’s breakout time to produce an arsenal of nuclear weapons is now weeks — mere weeks". Read more
April 15, 2024 - On April 13th Iranian-backed Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) toward the Gulf of Aden from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. No injuries or damages were reported as a result of the launch. Read more
April 15, 2024 - Israel's IDF Chief of Staff said that Iran's attack on Israel will be met with a response from Israel, marked the start of "Iron Shield" to counter Iran. Read more
April 14, 2024 - The US Destroyed Over 80 Drones, 6 Ballistic Missiles Launched From Iran, Yemen Toward Israel. The interceptions were carried out by forces from US Central Command with the support of U.S. European Command destroyers. Read more
April 14, 2024 - Israel Defends Against "Dozens" Of Iranian Ballistic Missiles And Drones, Targets Hezbollah Weapon Production Facilities In Northern Lebanon. Biden: The US won't support a counterattack by Israel against Iran. Full report posted on TSJ: Read more
April 13, 2024 - Iran has begun its attack on Israel with dozens of drones. It will take a few hours for the drones to get to Israel from Iran. Live updates on our platform: Read more
April 13, 2024 - Iran's IRGC Seizes Portuguese-Flagged, British-Owned Vessel Near Strait Of Hormuz. A statement by the Zodiac Group said that the ship had 25 crew aboard when it was seized and that 20 were Filipinos. Read more
April 12, 2024 - About 40 missiles were launched from Lebanon into Israel. IDF: Some of the missiles were intercepted. Two Hezbollah explosive UAVs also crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory in the morning. The IDF also completed a comprehensive situational assessment of the IDF's readiness for all scenarios. Read more
April 12, 2024 - US Moving Assets/Reinforcements To Middle East Ahead Of Potential Attack By Iran. Defense official: "We are moving additional assets to the region to bolster regional deterrence efforts and increase force protection for US forces". Read more
April 12, 2024 - Iran To US: Stay Out Of Fight Between Iran And Israel Or American Forces Will Be Attacked. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz: "If Iran attacks from its territory, Israel will respond and attack Iran". Read more
April 11, 2024 - April 10-11th Overview: US Engages Drones Over Gulf Of Aden And Yemen, Drops Humanitarian Aid Into Northern Gaza. To date the U.S. has dropped approximately 852 tons of humanitarian assistance supplies into Gaza. Read more
April 10, 2024 - Iran Testing New Missile Defense System, Qatari Media Cites US Official As Saying Retaliatory Strikes By US Possible If Iran Attacks Israel. Air traffic over Tehran closed. Read more
April 10, 2024 - Iran's Leader: Israel Will Be Punished For Attack On Consulate. Media Reports: Major Missile Or Drone Attack On Israel By Iran Imminent. Read more
April 9, 2024 - Date Set For Israeli Attack On Rafah, Turkey Imposes Trade Restrictions On Israel Until Cease-Fire. Turkey has announced that it is imposing trade restrictions on Israel until the country declares a cease-fire in Gaza against the Hamas terrorist organization. Read more
April 9, 2024 - US Military Operations In Yemen, Drone Destroyed, US Conducts Humanitarian Aid Drops Into Northern Gaza. A U.S. C-130 dropped more than 6,000 pounds of Jordanian food supplies which included dry goods into Northern Gaza. Read more
April 7, 2024 - Houthi Claims It Carried Out "5 Military Operations" Against US, Israeli, British Targets. British security firm Ambrey reported that a vessel was attacked on Sunday 102 nautical miles southwest of Mukalla in Yemen, but did not say who initiated the attack. Read more
April 7, 2024 - US, Jordan Conduct Humanitarian Aid Airdrops Into Northern Gaza. The United States and Jordan conducted Humanitarian Airdrops into Northern Gaza on April 7th, according to U.S. Central Command. Read more
April 7, 2024 - Multiple Missiles Fired At Vessel Near Al Hudaydah, Yemen, Coalition Intercepts One. One of the missiles was intercepted by coalition forces, the second hit the water a distance away from the vessel. Read more
April 6, 2024 - Defeat ISIS Mission In Iraq And Syria For January Through March 2024. CENTCOM: 2,500 ISIS fighters which are currently “at large” across both Iraq and Syria. Read more
April 5, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 1 Anti-Ship Missile In Yemen, Conduct Humanitarian Aid Airdrops Into Northern Gaza. U.S. Central Command carried out humanitarian aid airdrops into Northern Gaza, dropping over 50, 680 U.S. meal equivalents. Read more
April 5, 2024 - Update On Electronic Navigation Systems Disruptions Reported In Middle East. The UKMTO has released another notice asking vessels experiencing navigation disruptions in the region to notify them. Read more
April 4, 2024 - USS Gravely Destroys Ballistic Missile, 2 Drones Headed Towards It, US Forces Destroy Houthi Missile System In Yemen. CENTCOM "There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition, or commercial ships". Read more
April 3, 2024 - Reports Of GPS/AIS Disruption Near Ras Al Zour, Saudi Arabia. The UKMTO advises vessels in the region to transit with caution and to report any irregular activity. Read more
April 2, 2024 - US Destroys Unmanned Surface Vessel In Self-Defense, No Updates On Previous Yemen Attack Incident. Read more
April 1, 2024 - Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that it sent an “important message to the US government” as a supporter of Israel and said that “The United States must be responsible”. Read more
April 1, 2024 - Iran To Give "Decisive Response" After Israel Destroys Iranian Consulate In Damascus Killing Quds Force Officers, Commanders. The strike is reported to have killed multiple Iranian Generals and officers, and destroyed the consular section of the embassy, according to Iranian officials. Read more
April 1, 2024 - Attack Incident Reported Near Yemen, US & Jordan Conduct Humanitarian Airdrops Into Northern Gaza. The United States and Jordan carried out additional humanitarian assistance airdrops into northern Gaza on April 1st, 2024. Read more
April 1, 2024 - Attack Incident Reported Near Yemen, US & Jordan Conduct Humanitarian Airdrops Into Northern Gaza. The United States and Jordan carried out additional humanitarian assistance airdrops into northern Gaza on April 1st, 2024. Read more
March 31, 2024 - US "Successfully" Engages 2 Drones In Yemen And Red Sea, Conducts Humanitarian Aid Airdrops Into Gaza. U.S. C-130s dropped over 50,000 U.S. meals ready to eat (MREs) into Northern Gaza. Read more
March 30, 2024 - Two US C-17 Drop Humanitarian Assistance Into Northern Gaza. U.S. Central Command does not assess civilian harm or damage to infrastructure at this time but continues to monitor the situation. Read more
March 28, 2024 - US Engages Four Drones aimed At US, Coalition Vessels. U.S. Central Command reported that the actions were done in self-defense. Read more
March 27, 2024 - US Destroys 4 Long-Range Drones "Aimed At US Warship" In Self-Defense Over Red Sea. CENTCOM: "These UAS were aimed at a U.S. warship and engaged in self-defense over the Red Sea". Read more
March 26, 2024 - U.S. C-17s dropped over 46,000 U.S. meals ready to eat (MREs) into Northern Gaza. Read more
March 24, 2024 - US, Jordan Airdrops Aid Into Gaza, UN: Israel Blocking Aid To The Strip, Israel: UN Not Condemning Aid Workers Cooperating With Terrorists. CENTCOM: US, Jordan Carry Out Humanitarian Airdrops Into Northern Gaza. Read more
March 24, 2024 - Houthi Targets Chinese Merchant Vessel, US Forces Engage Six Drones Over Red Sea. US Forces, including the USS Carney also engaged six Houthi drones over the Red Sea, 5 of which crashed into the Red Sea, one flew back into Yemen. Read more
March 23, 2024 - US Destroys 4 Missiles, Strikes 3 Underground Facilities, Houthi Fires Missiles Into Red Sea. Houthi forces fired four anti-ship ballistic missiles from Outhit-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Red Sea. Read more
March 23, 2024 - Vessel Struck By Projectile Near Mukha, Yemen. YEMEN - A vessel has been reported to have been hit with an "unidentified projectile" 23 nautical miles west of Mukha, Yemen. Read more
March 22, 2024 - Coalition Forces Destroyed Unmanned Surface Vessel, 2 Ballistic Missiles Launched By Houthis From Yemen. It was determined these weapons presented an imminent threat to coalition and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
March 21, 2024 - Exchange Of Fire In Waters Near Nishtun, Yemen. The armed security team and occupants of the small craft exchanged small arms fire, after which the small craft left the area. Read more
March 21, 2024 - On March 20th US and Coalition forces successfully engaged and destroyed one unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) and one unmanned surface vessel (USV). Read more
March 20, 2024 - French Armed Forces, EU Military Operations: French Destroyer Shoots Down Houthi Drone In Red Sea. EU Military Operation In The Red Sea: "On March 20, while conducting close protection under [EUNAVFOR ASPIDES] in Red Sea, the embarked helicopter of a French destroyer shot down a Houthi UAV". Read more
March 20, 2024 - March 20 USCENTCOM Conducts Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza. A U.S. C-130 dropped 6,000 pounds of food including rice, flour, milk, pasta, and canned foods, providing life-saving humanitarian assistance in Northern Gaza. Read more
March 18, 2024 - Pakistan Carries Out Operation Against "Terrorist Sanctuaries" In Afghanistan. Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Operation Against Terrorist Sanctuaries of TTP". Read more
March 17, 2024 - Houthis Launch 2 Drones Toward Red Sea, US Destroys 1 UAV, 5 Unmanned Surface Vessels In Yemen. US forces carried out self-defense strikes in Yemen destroying five unmanned surface vessels (USVs) that presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region. Read more
March 16, 2024 - US, Jordan Carry Out Humanitarian Airdrops Into Gaza March 16th, 2024. A U.S. C-130 dropped 16 375-pound bundles of rice, flour, milk, pasta, and canned food, providing life-saving humanitarian assistance in Northern Gaza. Read more
March 15, 2024 - US Carries Out 11th Humanitarian Aid Airdrop Into Gaza. The joint operation included two C-130s and one C-17 Globemaster III U.S. Air Force aircraft, and U.S. Army Soldiers specialized in aerial delivery of U.S humanitarian assistance supplies. Read more
March 15, 2024 - Merchant Vessel Struck By Missile Near Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Vessel Sustained Damage. The crew are reported to be safe and the ship is proceeding to its next port of call. Authorities are currently investigating the incident. Vessels are advised to transit with caution. Read more
March 15, 2024 - Houthis Fire 2 Missiles Into Gulf of Aden, US Destroys 9 Missiles, 2 Drones In Yemen. 10th Humanitarian Aid Drop Into Gaza. CENTCOM reports the Houthi fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Gulf of Aden and two additional ASBMs towards the Red Sea. Read more
March 14, 2024 - Houthi Fires Missile Toward US Naval Vessel, Continues Attacks In Gulf Of Aden, US Destroys Houthi Drones, Missiles In Yemen. On March 12th Houthi terrorists fired a close-range ballistic missile toward the USS Laboon in the Red Sea. On March 13th Houthi forces fired a ballistic missile into the Gulf of Aden. Read more
March 12, 2024 - HMS Diamond heads back to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to protect global shipping. British Ministry of Defense: HMS Richmond Repelled Houthi Drone Attack In Red Sea Over The Weekend. Read more
March 10, 2024 - US Army Vessel Departs To Eastern Mediterranean Carrying Equipment To Establish Temporary Pier In Gaza To Deliver Aid. Read more
March 9, 2024 - US, Coalition Downs At Least 28 Drones On March 9th. CENTCOM: "No U.S. or Coalition Navy vessels were damaged in the attack and there were also no reports by commercial ships of damage". Read more
March 8, 2024 - US Carries Out Additional Strikes Against Houthi Missiles, UAV In Yemen As Centcom Region Facing "Volatile Security Situation". The U.S. military will also be building a temporary port in Gaza in order to facilitate aid to displaced Palestinians as Israel targets Hamas terrorist elements throughout the Strip. Read more
March 8, 2024 - March 7-8th Combined Humanitarian Air Drops Into Northern Gaza. On March 8th a U.S. C-130 dropped over 11,500 meal equivalents, providing life-saving humanitarian assistance in Northern Gaza, to enable civilian access to critical aid. Read more
March 7, 2024 - US Conducts Self-Defense Strikes Against 2 Drones In Houthi-Controlled Area Of Yemen. U.S. Central Command: These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels. Read more
March 7, 2024 - 3 Deaths, At Least 4 Injured During Missile Attack From Houthi-Controlled Parts Of yemen. The Iranian-backed Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attack saying that they had issued a warning to the vessel to leave the area. Read more
March 5, 2024 - US Shoots Down 4 Ballistic Missiles, 3 One-Way Attack Drones, 3 Unmanned Surface Vessels Launched From Houthi-Controlled Parts Of Yemen. CENTCOM forces identified the missiles, UAVs, and USVs and determined that they presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and to the U.S. Navy ships in the region. Read more
March 3, 2024 - After Houthis Sink UK-Owned Ship, The Group Vows To Target And Sink More In The Region. A senior Houthi leader claimed on social media that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his government were responsible for the sinking of the Rubymar. Read more
March 3, 2024 - UK-Owned Bulk Carrier Sunk By Houthi Missile, Italian Warship Shoots Down Missile, Chemical Spill Presents Environmental Hazard. Bulk carrier Rubymar was sunk by an Iranian-backed Houthi missile, spilling 21,000 metric tons of ammonium phosphate sulfate fertilizer into the ocean. Read more
February 26, 2024 - Israel Strikes "Deep Inside Lebanon" For First Time, Targets Hezbollah Terrorist Organization. The strikes came after Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that Israel would be increasing its strikes on Hezbollah locations in response to its daily attacks on northern Israel. Read more
February 26, 2024 - CENTCOM: Houthis Launched Ballistic Missile At Merchant Vessel, US Forces Shoot Down One-Way Attack Drone Over Red Sea. USCENTCOM forces also shot down two one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles over the southern Red Sea in self-defense. Read more
February 24, 2024 - USS Mason Shoots Down Houthi Ballistic Missile Likely Targeting US Tanker In Gulf of Aden. The U.S.-Flagged, owned and operated merchant vessel chemical/oil tanker "Torm Thor" was targeted by a missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen. Read more
February 24, 2024 - U.S. Forces, Allies Conduct Joint Strikes in Yemen. On February 24th the United States, along with Britain and with the support of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand carried out joint strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against 18 Iranian-backed Houthi targets. Read more
February 22, 2024 - US, Coalition Aircraft Shoots Down Six Houthi One-Way Attack Drones In The Red Sea Identified As Likely Targeting US, Coalition Warships. Latest US Self-Defense Strikes In Yemen: Read more
February 9, 2024 - Syria: Military Intercepted, Shot Down 2 Drones From Golan Heights (Israel). Reports Of Israeli Airstrikes On Damascus Against Iranian-Backed Militants Read more
February 7, 2024 - US Drone Strike Targets Vehicle In Baghdad, Iraq. A US drone has targeted a vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq, and killed a Kataib Hezbollah Commander of militia suspected of being responsible for carrying out the drone attack on the Tower 22 base where three U.S. service members were killed. Read more
February 6, 2024 - U.S. Central Command: U.S. Central Command forces conducted a strike in self-defense against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles (USV). Read more
February 4, 2024 - U.S. Forces, Allies Conduct Joint Strikes, Destroys Cruise Missiles In Yemen. Joint strikes in Yemen a part of ongoing international efforts to respond to increased Iranian-backed Houthi destabilizing and illegal activities in the region. Read more
February 3, 2024 - USS Carney Shoots Down Drone, USS Laboon, Ike Carrier Strike Group F/A-18s Shoot Down 7 Drones. F/A-18s from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group engaged and shot down seven UAVs over the Red Sea. Read more
February 3, 2024 - US Strikes In Iraq And Syria Against Iran's IRGC Quds Force, Red Sea Incidents. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups continue to represent a direct threat to the stability of Iraq, the region, and the safety of Americans. Read more
February 2, 2024 - US Engages, Destroys Drone, Uncrewed Surface Vehicle, Houthi Ballistic Missiles Fired. US Forces struck and destroyed the USV in self-defense resulting in significant secondary explosions. Read more
February 1, 2024 - US Conducts Strikes Against Houthi UAVs And Ground Control Station. U.S. Central Command forces conducted strikes against an Iranian-backed Houthi UAV ground control station and 10 Houthi one-way UAVs. Read more
January 29, 2024 - U.S. Casualties in Northeast Jordan, near Syrian Border. According to U.S. Central Command On Jan. 28, three U.S. service members were killed, and multiple personnel were injured from a one-way attack UAS that impacted on a base in northeast Jordan, near the Syrian border. Initial Alert | Full Report.
January 28, 2024 - Britain: Yesterday HMS Diamond Successfully Repelled Houthi Drone Attack In Red Sea. British MOD: Yesterday the crew of HMS Diamond had to once again shoot down a Houthi attack drone illegally targeting the ship. Read more
January 27, 2024 - Houthis Struck Vessel Carrying Highly Flammable Hydrogen With Missile, Attacks On Merchant Vessels In Region Continue. The Marshall Islands-flagged, Bermuda-owned motor vessel Marlin Luanda was hit by an Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile while traveling through the Gulf of Aden carrying highly flammable liquid hydrogen. Read more
January 26, 2024 - U.S. Conducts Self-Defense Strike Against Houthi Anti-Ship Missile. Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired one anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and struck the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker M/V Marlin Luanda. Read more
January 26, 2024 - Houthis Fired Anti-Ship Missile Toward USS Carney In Gulf Of Aden. US Central Command released a statement saying that the Houthis fired an anti-ship missile toward USS Carney in the Gulf Of Aden after reports of an explosion in the region. Read more
January 24, 2024 - U.S. Central Command reports Houthi attack on commercial shipping vessel with anti-ship missiles, USS Gravely intercepts two of the missiles launched. UKMTO Reports Incidents In Same Region. Read more
January 24, 2024 - US Carries Out Strikes Against Kataib Hezbollah In Response To Attacks By Group Over Weekend, Pentagon Addresses Recent Strikes. The Pentagon also expounded on strikes carried out at midnight on January 22nd against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, targeting air defense systems, radars, and weapons storage facilities. Read more
January 23, 2024 - U.S. CENTCOM forces conducted unilateral airstrikes against three facilities used by the Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia group and other Iran-affiliated groups in Iraq. Read more
January 20, 2024 - CENTCOM: al-Assad Airbase Targeted, US Personnel Being Evaluated For Brain Injuries. Central Command Destroys Houthi Anti-Ship Missile Aimed Into Gulf Of Aden: Read more
January 20, 2024 - Iran/Pakistan Announce End Of Tensions, Resumption Of Diplomatic Relations. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry released a statement announcing the resumption of diplomacy with Iran, as well as the return of ambassadors to the respective capitals. Read more
January 20, 2024 - US Destroys 3 Houthi Anti-Ship Missiles Aimed Into Red Sea Prepared To Launch. Central Command: U.S. CENTCOM Destroys Three Houthi Terrorists' Anti-Ship Missiles As part of ongoing efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on maritime vessels, U.S. Navy ships are present in the Red Sea. Read more
January 18, 2024 - UKMTO Reports Incident 85 Nautical Miles Southeast Of Ash Shihr, Yemen after a Yemeni Military Source Claimed Houthi Targeted American Forces Near Yemen Coast. Read more
January 18, 2024 - U.S. CENTCOM Destroys Houthi Anti-Ship Missiles. U.S. Central Command: As part of ongoing multi-national efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on maritime vessels in the Red Sea, on Jan. 18 U.S. Central Command forces conducted strikes on two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were aimed into the Southern Red Sea and were prepared to launch. Read more
January 18, 2024 - Pakistan Carries Out Missile And Drone Strikes In Iran After Iran Struck Locations Within Pakistan With Ballistic Missiles. (Full Report Posted) Read more
January 18, 2024 - U.S. CENTCOM Strikes Houthi Terrorist Missile Launchers. On Jan. 17th at approximately 6 p.m. (EST), U.S. Central Command forces conducted strikes on 14 Iran-backed Houthi missiles that were loaded to be fired in Houthi controlled areas in Yemen. Read more
January 17, 2024 - As US Lists Houthi As Terrorist Organization, Houthi Attacks US-Owned Ship In Gulf Of Aden. US Official: "They have endangered U.S. personnel, civilian mariners, and our partners, jeopardized global trade, and threatened freedom of navigation". Read full report: Read more
January 16, 2024 - Iranian State Media Reported It Carried Out Missile Attack In Pakistan. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has now officially strongly condemned the attacks within its territory. Full SJ report released. Read more
January 16, 2024 - US Seizes Vessel Transporting Iranian Missile Components To Houthi Forces In Yemen, More Attacks Reported In Red Sea. The two U.S. Navy SEALs previously reported as lost at sea were directly involved in this operation. Read more
January 16, 2024 - Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles Near US Consulate, Claims It Destroyed Israel's "Spy HQ" (Full Report). Iranian state news reported that it was the longest-range missile operation ever, from a distance of over 1,200 kilometers (746 miles). Read more
January 16, 2024 - U.S. forces carried out more strikes in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on international shipping by Iranian-backed Houthi militants. Read more
January 16, 2024 - Iraqi Kurdistan’s Counter-Terrorism Service: 3 Armed Drones Shot Down Over Erbil Airport Tuesday. The Iraqi Kurdistan’s counter-terrorism service has reported that three armed drones were intercepted and shot down over the Erbil airport where U.S. and international forces are stationed. Read more
January 15, 2024 - Houthi Hits US Owned Container Ship With Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile. Earlier in the day another missile failed in flight and impacted on land in Yemen. Read more
January 13, 2024 - U.S. Central Command: At 3:45 a.m. (Sana’a time) on Jan 13., U.S. forces conducted a strike against a Houthi radar site in Yemen. Read more
January 12, 2024 - Houthis Mistakenly Target Tanker Carrying Russian Oil. British maritime security firm Ambrey said that the Houthis mistakenly targeted a tanker carrying Russian oil on Friday near Yemen. Read more
January 12, 2024 - PENTAGON: United States and partner forces strike Houthi military targets in Yemen: All Official Statements on the strike: Read more
January 11, 2024 - The expected joint operation by Britan and the United States has begun, as Qatari state-run media reports multiple explosions in Yemen's capital Sanaa. Read Defcon Alert. SJ's Live Intel Stream.
January 10, 2024 - Defense systems intercepted and shot down an armed drone on Wednesday over the Erbil airport in northern Iraq where American and international forces are stationed. Read more
January 9, 2024 - IDF spokesperson: In the last few hours, [Israeli] Air Force aircraft attacked several military infrastructures of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in the area of the village of Kila in southern Lebanon. Read more
January 6, 2024 - US Central Command: On January 6th A Houthi UAV Was Shot Down In Self-Defense By USS Laboon. An unmanned aerial vehicle launched from Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen was shot down in self-defense by USS LABOON (DDG 59) in international waters of the Southern Red Sea. Read more
January 5, 2024 - Israeli Defense Minister Lays Out Gaza War, Post-War Plans. As far as when the war will end, Gallant’s statement said, "It will continue for as long as is deemed necessary”. Read more
January 5, 2024 - Houthi: Any Country Part Of US-Led Red Sea Coalition Will Be Targeted. Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, head of the Yemenese supreme revolutionary committee said on Friday that any country that is a part of the US-led Red Sea Coalition would lose maritime security and be targeted. Read more
January 5, 2024 - The Iraqi Kurdistan’s counterterrorism service released a statement saying that the al-Harir airbase which hosts U.S. and international forces was targeted by a drone attack on Friday. Read more
January 4, 2024 - US Carries Out Drone Strike In Iraq Against Militia, Killing Multiple Militants. The drone strike was reportedly carried out by the United States and targeted a vehicle located inside the headquarters used by the Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba militant group. While some reports say four were killed in the strike, the Pentagon admits to killing two. Read more
January 3, 2024 - Israel carried out a drone strike in Lebanon on Tuesday night killing senior Hamas official Salih al-Aruri (Saleh al-Arouri) according to a statement by the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist organization, as well as Lebanese state media. Read more
January 3, 2024 - Houthis Fire 2 Ballistic Missiles Into Red Sea From Yemen, UKMTO Reports Incident 33NM East Of Assab, Eritrea. U.S. Central Command has reported that the Iranian-backed Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen into the Southern Red Sea. Read more
December 31, 2023 - US Carries Out Joint Raid In Al-Hasakah, Syria. Partner Forces along with Coalition Forces conducted a raid in al-Hasakah, Syria, detaining a Daesh Communications Official. Read more
December 31, 2023 - Houthi Reports 10 Killed, 3 Missing After US Opens Fire On Boats In Self-Defense. The Houthis claimed that 10 of their forces are dead, and three others missing, adding that they fired the missile on the Maersk Hangzhou cargo vessel after it refused to respond to warnings. Read more
December 31, 2023 - US forces responded to a second attack in the Red Sea, deploying helicopters from the USS Eisenhower. Iranian-backed Houthi boats opened fire on the US helicopters with "crew-served weapons and small arms". US helicopters fired back in self-defense. Read more
December 31, 2023 - Attacks Near Yemen Continue, USS Gravely Downs 2 Ballistic Missiles Responding To Attack. As reports continue to come in about attacks in the Southern Red Sea near Yemen, including an exchange of fire between vessels, U.S. Central Command released a statement saying that the USS Gravely intercepted and shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles. (News Report): Read more
December 31, 2023 - The USS Gravely has shot down 2 ballistic missiles after responding to a Houthi attack on a Singaporean-flagged, Denmark-owned merchant vessel in the Red Sea (Alert). Read more
December 29, 2023 - The USS Mason (DDG 87) has intercepted and shot down one anti-ship ballistic missile, and one drone over the Red Sea fired by the Houthis on December 28th. Read more
December 27, 2023 - Israel has reported attacking Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon in response to missile fire by Hezbollah toward locations within Israel. Arabic and Iranian semi-official state news made claims that 12 rockets were fired from southern Lebanon toward Israeli military bases in Shabaa and Jalil al-Ala. Read more
December 27, 2023 - The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed responsibility for carrying out a drone attack against Eliad, located within northern Israel's Golan Heights region. Read more
December 26, 2023 - CENTCOM: US Assets "shot down twelve one-way attack drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles, and two land attack cruise missiles in the Southern Red Sea". Read more
December 26, 2023 - Group Claims Responsibility For Missile Strike On US Base In Al-Shaddadi, Syria. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a U.S. base in Al-Shaddadi in northeastern Syria Tuesday. Read more
December 26, 2023 - Vessels Attacks: Explosions Heard, Missiles, Drones Sighted Near Yemen. Explosion heard, missiles sighted 60 nautical miles from Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Drones were also sighted in the area. Read more
December 26, 2023 - Red Sea Alerts December 26th, 2023: "Attacked" Incident Near Hudaydah, Yemen. AL HUDAYDAH - There has been an incident about 50 nautical miles west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen which has been labeled “Attacked”. Read more
December 26, 2023 - Pentagon: US Carried Out Strikes On 3 Facilities In Iraq Used By Kataib Hezbollah And Affiliated Groups. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the recent attack on US forces in Syria that led to this response. Read more
December 25, 2023 - Rocket Attack Against US Forces In Syria, Israel Kills Senior Iranian Advisor In Missile Strike. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the attack on US forces in Syria. Israeli airstrike also reported to have killed Iranian senior advisor General Seyed Rezi Mousavi. Read more
December 24, 2023 - Two Houthi Ballistic missiles Fired Into Red Sea Shipping Lanes From Yemen, US Destroyer Shoots Down Multiple Drones. USS LABOON (DDG 58) was patrolling in the Southern Red Sea as part of Operation PROSPERITY GUARDIAN (OPG) and shot down four unmanned aerial drones. Read more
December 23, 2023 - Israeli media and the Pentagon both say that the drone launched at the chemical tanker "Chem Pluto" was attacked near India by a drone launched straight from Iran. Read more
December 23, 2023 - Drone Detonates Near Vessel In Vicinity Of Bab El Mandeb Near Yemen: There has been a report that a drone has detonated near a vessel in the vicinity of the Bab El Mandeb, 45 nautical miles southwest of Saleef, Yemen. Read more
December 23, 2023 - Yemeni Fishing Vessel Hijacked 8 Miles North Of Eyl, Somalia, more attacks reported in the region around Yemen. Read more
December 23, 2023 - Drone Attacks Israel-Affiliated Liberia-Flagged Chemical Tanker Near India, Other Incidents Reported Near Yemen. There has been an attack by an Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) on a vessel in waters near India. Israeli media and the Pentagon have stated that the drone was launched by Iran. Other incidents reported in waters near Yemen. Read more
December 22, 2023 - Operation Prosperity Guardian: Global Response To Attacks In Red Sea. The Pentagon has released more information on the newly created international task force dubbed "Operation Prosperity Guardian" to patrol the Red Sea and respond to the repeated Houthi Attacks. Read more
December 22, 2023 - Somalian, US Forces Kill Senior al-Shabaab Terrorist Leader In Joint Military Operation. According to the government of Somalia, the country's military carried out a joint operation with U.S. Forces, during which they killed one of the senior al-Shabab terrorist organization leaders. Read more
December 21, 2023 - Rocket Fired At al Assad Air Base in Iraq. U.S. Central Command: At approximately 7:30 a.m. (Iraq time) on Dec. 20, a 122mm rocket was fired at al Assad Air Base in Iraq. Read more
December 20, 2023 - US Considers Striking Iranian-Backed Houthis In Yemen. The US is also bolstering relations with Bahrain And Qatar which neighbors Yemen, underscoring defense partnerships. Read more
December 19, 2023 - Red Sea Update For December 19th, 2023 - Vessel Approached By 4 Smaller Boats. The vessel later reported that the ship and its crew were safe and that the suspicious boats had cleared the incident location. Read more
December 19, 2023 - US Establishes International Task Force After Over 100 Drone & Missile Attacks Targeting Over 35 Countries. Secretary of Defense: Attacks have already impacted the global economy and would continue to threaten commercial shipping if the international community does not come together to address the issue. Read more
December 17, 2023 - US Destroyer Intercepts An Additional 14 Drones Over Red Sea. USS Carney Has Intercepted At Least 37 Drones In The Last Few Weeks. Read more
December 16, 2023 - Pentagon Extends Ford Carrier Group's Stay In Middle East For Third Time. The Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group was originally going to replace the Ford carrier group in the Middle East but on October 17th it was announced its stay was extended. Read more
December 16, 2023 - British Destroyer Shoots Down Suspected Attack Drone Over Red Sea. British Defense Secretary: "The ship recently arrived in the region to bolster international efforts to maintain maritime security". Read more
December 16, 2023 - New Updates: US Central Command Releases Statement On Latest Situation In Middle East: U.S. Central Command: "At approximately 0700, Dec. 15 (Sanaa time), Houthi forces contacted the Motor Vessel MSC ALANYA, a Liberian-flagged vessel that was traveling north in the southern part of the Red Sea and threatened to attack it". Read more
December 15, 2023 - Ballistic Missile Fired From Houthi-Controlled Territory In Yemen, Hits Liberian-Flagged Vessel. A U.S. defense official reportedly said that the attackers meant to hit the Al Jasrah, which had been targeted earlier, and the vessel that was hit was the MSC Palatium III. Read more
December 15, 2023 - Incident Near Yemen, Distress Call - Vessel Being Boarded East Of Bossaso, Somalia. Distress call heard over VHF of a vessel being boarded 700 nautical miles east of Bossaso Somalia on December 14th. On December 15th there was also a report of an incident near Yemen. Read more
December 14, 2023 - UKMTO Reports Incidents Around Bab El Mandeb Near Yemen. UKMTO: Incident around the Bab El Mandeb in the Middle East where an entity declaring itself to be the Yemeni Navy ordered a vessel to change its course to Yemen. Read more
December 13, 2023 - US Warship Shoots Down Houthi Drone, Missiles Fired Misses Tanker Carrying Jet Fuel. The tanker, which was sailing under the Marshal Islands flag was transporting Indian-manufactured fuel and sailing northward toward the Suez Canal in the Red Sea. Read more
December 13, 2023 - DOD Addresses Middle East, Indo-Pacific Conflicts, Support For Ukraine. Pentagon "Actively engaged in our objectives related to the current situation in the Middle East region, which is to protect U.S. forces and citizens, support Israel's inherent right to defend itself". Read more
December 9, 2023 - French Frigate Shoots Down 2 Drones From Yemen "Headed Straight For It". The incident occurred on December 9th, around 9:30 (French Time) and then at 11:30 (French Time) 110 kilometers (68 miles) from the Yemen Coast around Al Hudaydah. Read more
December 9, 2023 - Total Attacks On US Bases In Iraq And Syria Rises To 84. DOD: The US reserves the right to act in self-defense against those launching any attack against U.S. personnel, names Katai'ib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba terrorist groups. Read more
December 8, 2023 - 14 Rockets Fired At US Embassy In The Baghdad, Iraq Green Zone. The "Green Zone" was a 10-square-kilometer heavily fortified international zone in Central Baghdad that was taken by U.S. forces in April of 2003 at the time Baghdad was captured. Read more
December 8, 2023 - November 2023 Month in Review: The Defeat ISIS Mission in Iraq and Syria. "During the month of November 2023, U.S. Central Command, along with coalition and other partners, conducted a total of 40 D-ISIS operations". Read more
December 6, 2023 - US Destroyer Shoots Down Drone From Houthi Controlled Yemen. U.S. officials said that the drone was close enough to the vessel that they made the call to shoot it down. Read more
December 4, 2023 - US Central Command: Rockets fired at US base in Rumalyn Landing Zone in Syria. DOD addresses continued Houthi attacks on commercial shipping vessels in Red Sea. Read more
December 3, 2023 - Suspected Strike In Iraq by US Kills 5 Iraqi Militia Militants. A suspected US strike in northern Iraq has reportedly taken out five militia militants as they were making preparations to launch explosive projectiles at American forces. Read more
December 3, 2023 - US Navy Warship Comes Under Attack In Red Sea, Britain Reports UAS Activity In Region. CENTCOM also released a statement: "Aircraft from Dwight D Eisenhower Carrier Air Wing intercepts an Iranian UAV operating in an unsafe and unprofessional manner". Read more
November 29, 2023 - US Navy Destroyer Shoots Down Drone From Yemen. CENTCOM: "Although its intentions are not known, the UAV was heading toward the warship". Read more
November 29, 2023 - US Navy: Iranian UAV Creates Safety-of-Flight Risk to IKE Carrier Strike Group in Arabian Gulf, US AI Task Force Carry Out Manned/Unmanned Naval Live-Fire Drills. "Today, Iranian unmanned aircraft took unsafe and unprofessional actions near USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) during the course of routine flight operations in international waters". Read more
November 28, 2023 - Temporary Israel/Hamas Ceasefire Reaches Fifth Day, US Holds Talks For Extension, Sends Supplies To Gaza. Local authorities in Gaza have reported that the number of Palestinians killed as a result of attacks on the Gaza Strip by Israel now exceeds 15,000. Read more
November 27, 2023 - Incident Updates: US Central Command: Two ballistic missiles were fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen toward the general location of the USS Mason (DDG 87) and M/V Central Park. Read more
November 27, 2023 - US Navy Intervenes In Tanker Hijacking, Is Targeted With Ballistic Missiles By Houthi Forces. The "Central Park" cargo vessel is owned and operated by London-based international shipping company Zodiac Maritime and run by the Israeli-born billionaire Eyal Ofer. Read more
November 23, 2023 - CENTCOM: USS Thomas Hudner Shot Down Multiple One-Way Attack Drones Launched From Yemen. US Central Command: On the morning (Yemen time) of November 23, the USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) shot down multiple one-way attack drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. Read more
November 22, 2023 - DOD: AC-130 Strikes Iranian-Backed Militants Following Missile Attack. A U.S. military AC-130J Ghostrider attacked an Iran-backed militant group after the group used a ballistic missile to attack U.S. and coalition forces on Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq. Read more
November 21, 2023 - US Carries Out Airstrike In Iraq Killing 5 to 8 Iranian Affiliated Militants. The rocket attack on the al-Asad airbase occurred on Monday causing some minor injuries, as well as minor damage to military infrastructure. Read more
November 18, 2023 - IAEA: Iran Enriches Enough Near-Weapons Grade Uranium (60%) For Up To 3 Nuclear Bombs. The IAEA reported that Iran has stockpiled a total of 4,486.8 kilograms (9,891 pounds) of enriched uranium. Read more
November 16, 2023 - US Navy Destroyer Shoots Down Drone From Yemen Headed Toward Vessel. The US Navy's USS Thomas Hudner Arleigh Burke-class destroyer has shot down a drone from Yemen, according to defense officials, who said the drone was shot down in self-defense as it was heading toward the destroyer. Read more
November 14, 2023 - Four New Strikes On US Positions In Iraq, Syria. US Defense Officials said on November 13th that over the last 24 hours, there had been four additional attacks on US forces based in Iraq and Syria. Read more
November 13, 2023 - Department of Defense: US Carries Out New Airstrikes Against Iranian Backed Armed Groups In Syria. Kurdish media also reported that the United States has carried out multiple airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Deir ez-Zor, Syria. Read more
November 9, 2023 - Defense Official Said U.S. Won't Hesitate to Defend Its Troops in Middle East. DOD: 2,000 personnel and a range of units are on a heightened state of readiness, some of which [were] subsequently deployed. Read more
November 9, 2023 - Pentagon: Four New Attacks On US Bases In Iraq, Syria After US Airstrike On Weapons Depot In Syria. The strikes on American forces involved one-way attack drones and rockets, with the latest attack occurring at the Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq on U.S. and coalition forces. Read more
November 9, 2023 - At Least 9 Killed In US Airstrikes In Syria On Iranian-Backed Groups. Defense officials said they hold Iran responsible for recent attacks on US bases that injured 46 U.S. military personnel, not just the Iranian-backed militia groups that carried out the attacks. Read more
November 9, 2023 - Islamic Resistance In Iraq Claims Responsibility For Multiple Attacks On Bases Housing US Soldiers. The group began targeting bases housing US soldiers after the conflict between the Hamas terrorist organization and Israel began in early October. Read more
November 9, 2023 - CENTCOM Carries Out Airstrike In Syria Against Facility Used By Iranian IRGC. "We will take all necessary measures to defend our people against those who are responsible for the attacks and will respond at a time and place of our choosing". Read more
November 7, 2023 - At Least 46 American Troops Injured In Recent Iranian-Backed Militant Attacks On US Bases In Iraq, Syria. DoD: "We've strengthened our force posture across the region to deter any state or non-state actors from escalating this crisis beyond Gaza". Read more
November 6, 2023 - DOD: US Has Four Objectives In The Middle East. Ryder: "Over the past few weeks there have been attacks by Iranian proxy groups at al-Asad air base, Iraq, and al-Tanf, Syria, on U.S. forces there". Read more
November 5, 2023 - Ohio-Class Submarine, IKE Carrier Strike Group Arrives In Middle East, KC-135 Conducts Bomber Task Force Mission In Region. Read more
November 5, 2023 - UPDATED: SOHR: US Shot Down Drone In Hasakah, Syria. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has claimed that American forces have shot down a drone in the countryside of Hasakah. Read more
November 5, 2023 - Hezbollah In Lebanon: Prepared For All Options, "Not Scared" Of US Fleets In Middle Eastern Waters. Nasrallah gave the first televised address since the beginning of the conflict on October 7th, 2023, and said that the American fleets in the Middle East "do not scare us". Read more
November 5, 2023 - SOHR: US Shot Down Second Turkish Drone In A Month In Hasakah, Syria. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has claimed that American forces have shot down a second Turkish drone in the countryside of Hasakah. Read more
November 1, 2023 - 300 More U.S. Troops Deploy to U.S. Central Command. DOD: "There have been more strikes by Iranian-backed militia groups on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. The American forces are in the countries performing a defeat-ISIS mission". Read more
October 31, 2023 - 2 Drones Target al-Asad airbase In Iraq Housing US Forces. The group taking responsibility for the attack is called the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq". Read more
October 30, 2023 - US Warships In Red Sea Moving Toward Israel/Lebanon. USS Bataan is being moved toward Israel/Lebanon and will be entering the eastern Mediterranean soon. Read more
October 27, 2023 - U.S. Military Strikes in Eastern Syria On Facilities Used By Iran, Iranian Proxies: DOD: "These precision self-defense strikes are a response to a series of ongoing and mostly unsuccessful attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia groups". Read more
October 25, 2023 - Security Alert: Threats Made On Social Media Against U.S. Military Bases In Kuwait. U.S. Embassy in Kuwait: The embassy is aware of threats made on social media by Alwiyat al-Waad al-Haq, a militia group in Iraq, against U.S. military bases in Kuwait. Read more
October 25, 2023 - 24 Military Personnel Were Injured Last Week In Drone Attacks On US Bases In Syria, Iraq. Defense Department: Attacks On American Bases Had Iranian Fingerprints All Over It, Prospect For More Significant Escalation Against American Forces. Read more
October 24, 2023 - US Focuses On Deterrence with China's Increasingly Provocative Behavior, Outlines Goals In Middle East. Department of Defense: China's nuclear modernization efforts dwarf previous attempts in both scale and complexity. China will likely reach 1,000 operational nuclear warheads by 2030. Read more
October 23, 2023 - US Military Destroys Two One-Way Attack Drones Near US/Coalition Forces In Southwest Syria. Central Command: "In this moment of heightened alert, we are vigilantly monitoring the situation in the region and will take necessary and proportionate action to defend U.S. and Coalition forces". Read more
October 23, 2023 - DOD: Middle East Bound Defense Systems Convey Deterrence Message. Additional U.S. troops have also been placed on "prepare to deploy orders". Read more
October 22, 2023 - US Central Command: In response to recent escalations by Iran and its proxies, the Department of Defense is sending the USS Eisenhower, a THAAD battery, and additional Patriot battalions to the Middle East in order to increase force posture. Read more
October 22, 2023 - Iraq Travel Advisory: Ordered Departure Of Non-emergency U.S. Government Personnel. "Departure of eligible family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel from U.S. Embassy Baghdad and U.S. Consulate General Erbil". Read Advisories
October 22, 2023 - CENTCOM: Reports Of Alleged Service Member Deaths Earlier Today Untrue. US Sends Another Aircraft Carrier To Middle East After Attacks On American Bases, strengthens regional force posture. Read more
October 21, 2023 - US Navy Statements On Interception Of Houthi Missiles And Drones In Red Sea: "On Oct. 19, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) took out multiple Houthi missiles & unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea". Read more
October 20, 2023 - Belgian MFA: Belgians In Lebanon Asked To Leave Country As Soon As Possible. Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (translated): "Due to the unpredictability of the situation, Belgians are asked to leave the country as soon as possible". Read more
October 20, 2023 - Israel/Gaza Conflict Updates For October 20th, 2023. IDF: "Following the report of launches into the Mount Dov area earlier today, about 20 launches from Lebanon to Israel were identified". Read more
October 20, 2023 - DOD Responds to Attacks, Continues Efforts to Deter Spread of Israel-Hamas War. DOD: "Any response, should one occur, will come at a time in a manner of our choosing." Read more
October 19, 2023 - US Travel Security Alert: Worldwide Caution. Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, and the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. Read more
October 19, 2023 - DOD: US Navy Intercepts Cruise Missiles Fired By Houthi Militants Near Yemen. The Department of Defense said that the United States Navy vessel operating near Yemen has intercepted multiple cruise missiles fired by Iranian-backed Houthi militants, and around eight drones and in returned fire with their own missiles. Read more
October 19, 2023 - DOD: US Navy Intercepts Cruise Missiles Fired By Houthi Militants Near Yemen. The Department of Defense said that the United States Navy vessel operating near Yemen has intercepted multiple cruise missiles fired by Iranian-backed Houthi militants, and around eight drones and in returned fire with their own missiles. Read more
October 18, 2023 - Washington is on heightened alert for "activity" by Iranian-backed militant groups in Iraq after the U.S. military reported having intercepted two drones carrying out an attack on the al-Asad and al-Harir air base in Erbil where U.S. forces are stationed. Read more
October 13, 2023 - US Police Departments Increase Patrols After Former Chief Of Hamas Leader Calls For Global Protests. The Former Hamas Leader said, "Tribes of Jordan, sons of Jordan, brothers and sisters of Jordan… This is a moment of truth and the borders are close to you, you all know your responsibility". Read more
October 11, 2023 - Israel Continues "Extensive Wave Of Attacks" In Gaza Strip With Dozens Of Warplanes. Israel Defense Forces: "This is the third attack in the area during the last day, as part of which the IDF attacked over 450 targets in the area of the neighborhood". Read more
October 11, 2023 - USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. The Carrier Strike Group presence is meant to deter any actor seeking to escalate the situation, or widen the war on Israel. Read more
October 11, 2023 - Israel Responds To Attacks From Syria And Lebanon, War With Hamas Operational Recap: Syrian attacks targeted Israeli territory and "presumably fell in open areas". Lebanon attacks targeted northern Israel. Read more
October 10, 2023 - Israel Defense Force (IDF): The IDF is now launching a "widespread" attack on targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Read more
October 10, 2023 - White House: Joint Statement On Israel. On American Citizens Impacted in Israel: "Sadly, we now know that at least 11 American citizens were among those killed—many of whom made a second home in Israel." Read more
October 9, 2023 - DOD: US Helps Israel Defend Against Hamas Attacks That Killed 11 Americans. Biden: We Believe It Is Likely American Citizens May Be Among Those Held By Hamas: Read more
October 9, 2023 - United States Embassy to Jerusalem, Israel security alerts 1 through 5 from October 7th, 2023 to October 9th, 2023. There are active military operations in the Gaza periphery and Gaza. Read more
October 9, 2023 - Israel Currently Attacking Lebanon "Soil" In Retaliation For Launches Toward Israel. IDF Initial report: "Israeli army helicopters attacking the soil [Lebanon]". Read more
October 9, 2023 - Over 1,200 Total Deaths Including 800 Israelis And 9 Americans In Israel Conflict. Israel has announced that they are calling up 300,000 military reservists and has declared a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip. Read more
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October 8, 2023 - Israeli IDF Conducts Ground Combat In Gaza, Warplanes Attacked Hamas Targets. "HA's helicopter squadrons carried out over 180 operational sorties and evacuated over 180 wounded". Read more
October 8, 2023 - DOD Directs Movement Of Carrier Strike Group To Eastern Mediterranean In Support Of Israel, Strengthens Regional Posture. US Secretary of Defense: "I have directed several steps to strengthen the Department of Defense's posture in the region to bolster regional deterrence efforts". Read more
October 8, 2023 - US Reportedly Plans To Move Naval Vessels And Military Closer To Israel. The U.S. military reportedly plans to move naval vessels and military closer to Israel in a "show of support" for the country. Read more
October 8, 2023 - IDF Begins "Intense" Air Strike In Gaza Strip Using Dozens Of Fighter Jets. Israel Defense Force (IDF): "A short time ago, the IDF began an intense air strike in the Gaza Strip using dozens of fighter jets. Read more
October 8, 2023 - Conflict in Israel leads to hundreds of deaths, attacks from Lebanon risks wider conflict. After the Hamas terrorist organization carried out rocket attacks against Israel and infiltrated the country leading to 250 Israeli deaths. Read more
October 7, 2023 - Israel Officially In A State Of War, Netanyahu Vows "Unprecedented Price" For Hamas Attacks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel “is at war” after the Hamas terrorist organization carried out a large-scale attack. Read more
October 7, 2023 - The IDF launched Operation "Iron Swords", Road Closures Announced. IDF: "In light of the assessment of the situation, it was decided to close roads and sites, and to switch to traveling on alternative roads in the areas near the perimeter fence in the Gaza Strip". Read more
October 7, 2023 - Israel Declares State Of War Alert: Rocket Sirens Sounding In Israel, Hamas Infiltrates Israel. IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari: "The IDF declares a state of war alert". Read more
October 7, 2023 - The IDF launched Operation "Iron Swords", Road Closures Announced. IDF: "In light of the assessment of the situation, it was decided to close roads and sites, and to switch to traveling on alternative roads in the areas near the perimeter fence in the Gaza Strip". Read more
October 7, 2023 - Israel Declares State Of War Alert: Rocket Sirens Sounding In Israel, Hamas Infiltrates Israel. IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari: "The IDF declares a state of war alert". Read more
October 5, 2023 - US F-16 Jet Shoots Down Turkish Drone In Syria. Turkey is a NATO-ally. The Pentagon called it a "regrettable incident" and said that the shootdown was done in self-defense to protect U.S. Forces. Read more
October 2, 2023 - Turkey Carries Out Air Raid In Iraq After PKK Suicide Attack In Ankara. During the air raid Turkish armed forces hit and said that they destroyed 20 different targets, which Turkey connected to the PKK located in northern Iraq. Read more
September 29, 2023 - No U.S. Injuries After Iranian Patrol Craft Shone Laser At U.S. Attack Helicopter. IRGCN vessels shone a laser multiple times at the aircraft while in flight. Read more
September 27, 2023 - Three Bahraini Soldiers Killed In Houthi Drone Attack. The incident risks escalating conflict in the region nearly a year and a half after Saudi Arabia agreed to a truce with the Houthi rebels. Read more
September 25, 2023 - U.S. Central Command forces successfully conducted a helicopter raid in northern Syria. Read more
September 20, 2023 - Small Arms Fire Near US Embassy In Lebanon. Beirut Embassy: Small arms fire has been reported near the United States embassy in Lebanon "in the vicinity of the entrance to the US embassy". Read more
September 16, 2023 - IAEA: Iran Has Removed A Third Of The Inspectors Designated For Iran. Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanani claimed that "The United States, Great Britain, Germany, and France politicized the IAEA Board of Governors for their own interests". Read more
September 14, 2023 - Syrian state media has reported an attack on "some sites" located within the countryside of Tartous and Hama, which it attributed to airstrikes by Israel. Read more
August 23, 2023 - Iran Claims New Mohajer-10 Has Enough Range To Reach Israel. Iranian state news reported that the drone has a maximum payload of 300 kilograms (661 pounds) and can carry "different kinds of ammunition and bombs". Read more
August 13, 2023 - United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) advisory issued: "Increased Threat" - UKMTO has been made aware of an increased threat within the vicinity of Strait Of Hormuz. Read more
August 13, 2023 - US Military May Put "Armed Personnel" On Commercial Ships In Strait Of Hormuz In Response To Iranian Seizures. CENTCOM: “U.S. Central Command is committed to defending freedom of navigation within our area of responsibility which includes some of the most important waterways in the world". Read more
August 10, 2023 - July 2023 CENTCOM Month in Review: The Defeat ISIS Mission in Iraq and Syria. CENTCOM and partners conducted "a total of 31 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 5 ISIS operatives killed and 30 detained". Read more
July 28, 2023 - Russia: US Coalition MQ-9 UAV "Dangerously Approached" Russian Su-34 Military Aircraft. A Russian Rear Admiral said a US-led coalition MQ-9 UAV "once again" dangerously approached the Russian aircraft at an altitude of around 5,000 meters (3.1 miles) near Nafla in the Raqqa province. Read more
July 28, 2023 - CENTCOM: Multinational Task Force Completes Exercise in P-8 Flight over Arabian Gulf, F-35s Arrive In Region. As part of a pre-announced Department of Defense deployment, a squadron of U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs has also arrived in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. Read more
July 25, 2023 - US Air Force Central: "On July 23 Russian military aircraft deployed flares, damaging a U.S. MQ-9 while conducting a defeat-ISIS mission". Read more
July 21, 2023 - U.S. Central Command Increases Forces in the Middle Eastern Region. Iran has attacked, seized, or attempted seizure of nearly 20 internationally flagged merchant vessels in the CENTCOM area of operations in the past two years. Read more
July 15, 2023 - The United States is sending F-16 fighter jets to the Gulf in order to protect vessels in the region from Iranian seizures. Read more
July 9, 2023 - U.S. Airstrike Targets ISIS Leader in Eastern Syria. The strike on Friday was conducted by the same MQ-9s that had, earlier in the day, been harassed by Russian aircraft in an encounter that had lasted almost two hours. Read more
July 8, 2023 - Department of Defense: Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said today that the U.S. mission to defeat ISIS remains undeterred by Russia's recent harassment of U.S. aircraft operating in Syria after third day of Russian "unprofessional behavior" and harassment by Russia over Syria. Read more
July 5, 2023 - U.S. forces prevented two attempted commercial tanker seizures by the Iranian Navy after the Iranians had opened fire in one of the incidents near the coast of Oman. Read more
June 18, 2023 - CENTCOM Week In Review: F-22s Deployed, Eagle Resolve 23, BTF Integration. "F-22s deployed to the CENTCOM area of responsibility, Exercise Eagle Resolve 23 concluded, and Bomber Task Force Partner Nation integration mission People Partners Innovation". Read more
June 14, 2023 - U.S. Central Command: U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors deployed to U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility as part of a multifaceted show of U.S. support and capability in the wake of increasingly unsafe and unprofessional behavior by Russian aircraft in the region. Read more
June 12, 2023 - A senior Israeli official was cited by an Israeli news agency that Iran knows that if it reaches 90% uranium enrichment purity, it will result in an Israeli strike on its nuclear facilities. Read more
June 11, 2023 - Iran: West Cannot Stop Us If We Want To Become A Nuclear State. The IRGC has repeatedly threatened to wipe out Israel if it makes any 'mistakes', and also threatened to turn locations within the United States into "hellish ruins". Read more
June 7, 2023 - Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Tuesday that if the Hezbollah terrorist organization starts a war against Israel, it will hit them hard and send Lebanon back into the Stone Age, a comment that appears to be a response to Iran revealing its new hypersonic missile. Read more
April 28, 2023 - Britain's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported that a vessel has come under attack 18 nautical miles south of Nishtun, Yemen. Read more
April 17th, 2023 - U.S. Central Command: "CENTCOM confirms an ISIS Senior Leader was killed in a helicopter raid in northern Syria this morning. Read more
April 17th, 2023 - CENTCOM: "US Central Command forces conducted a unilateral helicopter raid in northern Syria in the early morning of April 17th targeting a Senior ISIS Syria Leader and Operational Planner responsible for planning terror attacks in the Middle East and Europe. Read more
April 4th, 2023 - US Central Command: TAMPA, Fla. – During the month of March 2023, U.S. Central Command, along with coalition and other partners, conducted a total of 37 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 9 ISIS operatives killed and 18 detained. Read more
April 2nd, 2023 - A statement by the Iranian Navy said that it warned a U.S. Navy Lockheed EP-3E land-based Multi-Intelligence reconnaissance aircraft away from its airspace. Read more
March 25th, 2023 - SYRIA - The death toll resulting from US airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Syria has risen to 19, according to the UK-based war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Read more
March 24th, 2023 - Department of Defense: "The U.S. response to the attack on a coalition base in Syria that killed a U.S. contractor and wounded six others highlighted that the U.S. military will do what it must to protect its personnel. Read more
March 24th, 2023 - Central Command: On the morning of March 24th, at approximately 8:05 a.m. Syrian local time, 10 rockets targeted coalition forces at the Green Village in northeast Syria. Read more
March 24th, 2023 - Central Command: "This evening, we responded to an attack on our forces that killed an American contractor and wounded our troops and another American contractor by striking facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Read more
February 20, 2023 - International nuclear inspectors have detected 84% enriched uranium in Iran, "just below" the level needed to manufacture a nuclear weapon. Read more
February 18, 2023 - CENTCOM: TAMPA, Fla. - "Last night, during a partnered U.S. and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) helicopter raid in northeastern Syria, an explosion on target resulted in four U.S. servicemembers and one working dog wounded". Read more
February 15, 2023 - Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a statement regarding a "D-ISIS" raid that was carried out on February 10th, 2023 in which an ISIS leader was killed. Read more
February 15, 2023 - United States Central Command reports shooting down Iranian-man unmanned aerial vehicle conducting a reconnaissance of Mission Support Site Conoco in Northeast Syria. Read more
February 01, 2023 - A U.S. drone strike using blade-based AGM-114 R9X Hellfire missile is suspected to have killed three suspected al-Qaeda militants in Yemen’s Marib province. Read more
January 30, 2023 - An airstrike targeted a truck convoy on the Syria-Iraq border that consisted of 25 trucks crossing over the border from Iraq into Syria via a crossing that the Hezbollah currently controls. Read more
January 29, 2023 - Israel reported to be behind the attack on the Iranian weapons factory. The Pentagon has stated that no U.S. military forces were involved in strikes, despite claims by Saudi media that the United States Air Force was involved. Read more
January 20, 2023 - Forces TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command forces partnered with Syrian Democratic Forces to conduct a partnered helicopter assault in eastern Syria on Jan. 18 capturing an ISIS Syrian provincial media and security operative. Read more
January 16, 2023 - Israel: Iran has enough enriched uranium to produce four nuclear bombs, according to the Israeli military's outgoing Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi. Read more
January 14, 2023 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - "Last year, U.S. Central Command conducted 313 operations in Iraq and Syria as part of the mission to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS. Read more
January 09, 2023 - A drone was shot down over the Ain al-Asad Air Base that hosts U.S. Forces, according to Iraqi military sources on Sunday, after which the US-led military coalition said it had carried out "an operational exercise", contradicting reports by the Iraqi military that it may have been hostile. Read more
January 05, 2023 - The British MI5 Security Service addressed threats to the UK posed by Iran, Russia, and China and is expected to declare the Iranian IRGC a terrorist organization in the coming weeks. Read more
January 04, 2023 - CENTCOM: "Two rockets targeted coalition forces at Mission Support Site Conoco, northeast Syria, today at approximately 9am local time in Syria (1 am Eastern Standard Time). Read more
January 04, 2023 - The Iranian state-run news agency IRNA has reported that an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Copse officer has been assassinated in front of his residential home in Tehran after being hit by four bullets. Read more
December 21, 2022 - "Over the past 48 hours, US Central Command forces conducted three helicopter raids in eastern Syria resulting in the detention of six ISIS operatives". Read more
December 11, 2022 - U.S. Central Command has reported that it has conducted a successful helicopter raid against ISIS at 2:57 a.m. on December 11th, which killed two ISIS officials. Read more
December 06, 2022 - USCENTCOM - TAMPA, Fla. – "An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy patrol boat interacted in an unsafe and unprofessional manner as U.S. Navy ships transited the Strait of Hormuz, the evening of Dec. 5. Read more
November 25, 2022 - Two rockets targeted coalition forces at the US patrol base in al-Shaddadi, Syria, today at approximately 10:31 p.m. local time in Syria (4:31 p.m. EST). Read more
November 23, 2022 - Iran has reached 60 percent uranium enrichment purity at its Fordow nuclear plant, according to the United Nations nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday. Read more
November 07, 2022 - On Saturday, November 5th the Iranian Revolutionary Guard tested a satellite launch vehicle that Washington has speculated could also launch nuclear warheads. Read more
November 01, 2022 - Saudi Arabia has reportedly shared intelligence with the United States and warned of an impending imminent Iranian attack targeting both Saudi Arabia and Iraq, including Erbil, Iraq where US forces are stationed. Read more
September 19, 2022 - CENTCOM - TAMPA, Fla. – "At approximately 7:05 pm in Syria on September 18th, a rocket attack targeting the Green Village base in northeast Syria failed to strike US or Coalition forces or equipment. Read more
August 25, 2022 - CENTCOM: forces respond to attempted coordinated rocket attacks at Conoco, Green Village bases in northeast Syria. "U.S. forces responded today to rocket attacks at two sites in Syria, destroying three vehicles and equipment used to launch some of the rockets. Read more
August 24, 2022 - At U.S. President Biden’s direction, U.S. military forces conducted precision airstrikes in Deir ez-Zor Syria today. These precision strikes are intended to defend and protect U.S. forces from attacks like the ones on August 15 against U.S. personnel by Iran-backed groups. Read more
August 04, 2022 - The U.S. Department of State has put out a worldwide travel alert, advising against traveling abroad after Sunday's drone strike where two R9X Hellfire missiles killed al-Qaeda leader, and Osama bin Laden successor, Ayman al-Zawahri. Read more
August 02, 2022 - The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has carried out a successful drone strike in Afghanistan against al Qaeda leader al-Zawahiri. Read more
August 01, 2022 - An Iranian IRGC-affiliated Telegram channel has posted a video openly declaring that Iran can move its peaceful nuclear program to a nuclear weapons program very quickly, and said that Iran's ballistic missiles are capable of turning New York into ruins. Read more
July 14, 2022 - In light of global disputes, regarding the nuclear capacity of Iran, a decision was made, and on Thursday, United States President Joe Biden will sign a joint agreement with the Israeli Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, denying nuclear weapons capabilities to Iran. Read more
July 13, 2022 - U.S. Central Command has put out a release saying that they carried out a "UAS strike" outside of Jindayris, in northwest Syria that targeted "two senior ISIS officials" on July 12th, 2022. Read more
July 04, 2022 - Multiple explosions have been reported at a U.S. base on the Syrian-Iraqi border in the Al-Omar oil field in Deir Ez-Zur in Eastern Syria. Read more
June 27, 2022 - CENTCOM Statement Regarding Strike Carried Out In Syria. "CENTCOM Forces conducted a kinetic strike in Idlib province, Syria, June 27, targeting Abu Hamzah al Yemeni, a senior leader of Hurras al-Din, an Al Qaeda-aligned terrorist organization. Read more
June 27, 2022 - The US Military has carried out a strike on a vehicle on the Idlib-Binnish road in the Idlib province in Syria on Monday, targeting a senior leader of the Al-Qaeda aligned militant group, Hurras al-Din. Read more
June 26, 2022 - Iran Expanding Nuclear Program While Expanding Cooperation With Russia. Iran’s top security official Ali Shamkhani stated during a meeting with a top diplomat from the European Union that Iran will continue developing its nuclear program until the West changes what it calls "illegal behavior" according to Iranian state news IRNA. Read more
June 22, 2022 - An airman, who has not yet been identified has been arrested in connection with the explosives attack that had been carried out on a United States military base in Syria on April 7th, 2022, according to the Air Force. Read more
June 21, 2022 - In the Persian Gulf, three Iranian IRGC warships came within 50 yards of the United States patrol vessel USS Sirocco and fast transport vessel USNS Choctaw County at high speeds and nearly collided, only diverting when the Sirocco gave an audible warning and deployed a warning flare. Read more
June 20, 2022 - Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated during an interview with Channel 12 News that Israel is preparing for offensive options against Iran "if and when" they are needed and warned Iran "I suggest that the Iranians not test these capabilities". Read more
June 17, 2022 - The U.S. military captured a senior Islamic State leader during the night raid in northern Syria on Wednesday night who the coalition stated was an experienced bomb maker and operational facilitator. Read more
June 16, 2022 - The U.S. Apache and Chinook helicopters that were spotted flying over Jarablus, Northern Aleppo, Syria were reportedly a part of a night raid by U.S. Led coalition forces to capture a 'Senior Daesh [ISIS] leader'. Read more
June 4, 2022 - A U.S. drone strike carried out on Friday has killed five members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist organization. The drone strike was coordinated with the Somali government according to a press release from the Somali Ministry of Information. Read more
May 30, 2022 - Explosions are reported to have been heard near the village of Al-Sahel, around Ain Al-Assad Air Base in Anbar, western Iraq housing U.S. led coalition troops. Read more
May 17, 2022 - SYRIA - Syria, Channel 13 news has reported that Russia, for the first time fired on Israeli aircraft in Syria using S-300 anti-aircraft missiles last week citing 'foreign publications'. Read more
May 2, 2022 - Message from the U.S. Embassy Baghdad and U.S. Consulate General Erbil regarding the attack on the oil refinery in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. "The United States condemns last night's attack on Iraq which resulted in damage to an oil refinery in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region". Read more
May 1, 2022 - Six missiles were fired at Erbil, Iraq. The rockets were reportedly fired from the Al-Hamdaniya district of the Nineveh Governorate in Northern Iraq. Read more
May 16, 2022 - The United States is deploying up to 500 soldiers to Somalia, Africa in order to establish "persistent presence" there in order to combat the increasing terrorist activity in the country by a branch of Al Qaeda called Al-Shabaab. Read more
April 19, 2022 - ISIS is calling for a renewed global offensive' and asking its supporters to launch new attacks around the world to avenge ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Qurashi who blew himself up during a U.S. special operations raid in Syria back in February and said that they want to take advantage of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Read more
April 15, 2022 - Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) has put out a statement saying that the U.S. base in eastern Syria had been infiltrated last week and a bomb was planted that injured 4 U.S. service personnel. Read more
March 21, 2022 - The British intelligence agency, MI5 says that Afghanistan is once again becoming a breeding ground for Islamist terrorists, and said that extremists from Britain have already tried to travel to the country. Read more
March 13, 2022 - Iran has officially claimed responsibility for the missile attacks that hit near the U.S. consulate in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq Saturday night. On Sunday morning the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) confirmed launching precision-guided missiles at Erbil, Iraq. Read more
March 12, 2022 - Multiple rocket or ballistic missile strikes reported on US airbase in northern Iraq, near Erbil. We are looking into these reports and will report when we find more information on this. Read more
February 13, 2022 - The United States has sent F-22 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday in response to the recent drone and missile attacks on the UAE by Iranian backed Houthi rebels. Read more
February 3, 2022 - Full report from the U.S. Department of Defense regarding the US raid on Northern Syria and elimination of ISIS leader. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today that the United States and its citizens are safer after the death of the leader of ISIS in northwest Syria. Read more
February 3, 2022 - More details have been given about the mission in northern Syria. The Pentagon has put out a statement saying that the operation that was carried out in Northwest Syria to eliminate or capture Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi who the Pentagon says is the leader of ISIS was a complete success, but stated that the terrorist blew up a bomb that killed civilians, including his family. Read more
February 3, 2022 - The Pentagon has said that the U.S. Military has carried out a 'successful' counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria, but did not provide much in the way of details, though earlier reports of the raid piece together what happened. Read more
February 3, 2022 - A CENTCOM commander has stated that we should expect a resurgence of the Islamic State (ISIS) as a result of the ISIS fighters that were released by the Taliban while they took over Afghanistan Read more
February 3, 2022 - Reports earlier of U.S. gunship helicopters firing on targets in Idlib Syria have been confirmed. There has been a U.S. led raid in northern Syria in the town of Atmeh, Idlib that resulted in several civilian casualties and leaving at least 12 dead. Read more
February 2, 2022 - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported that they have intercepted three hostile drones that penetrated its airspace. United States says they are sending fighters and the USS Cole for joint patrols with UAE. Read more
January 31, 2022 - Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby stated that early this morning US military personnel had responded to the inbound missile threat on the UAE which involved the activation of the Patriot missile batteries. Read more
January 31, 2022 - The Russian army is reportedly disrupting GPS signals with electromagnetic waves in Latakia as well as Ben Gurion, the main airport in Israel and within Israel's airspace. Read more
January 28, 2022 - At least six rockets have been launched at Baghdad's International Airport which targeted the U.S. Army's Victory Base. Read more
January 24, 2022 - The U.S. Air Force says that it intervened during the missile attack on the United Arab Emirates. Read more
January 24, 2022 - Multiple large explosions and possible missile interceptions have been reported in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more
January 21, 2022 - According to the Pentagon, the U.S. military has carried out airstrikes against ISIS in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces as they battled an ISIS prison break. Read more
January 21, 2022 - The Taliban has announced that they are creating a national suicide brigade, adding suicide bombers as part of the national army of Afghanistan. Read more
January 17, 2022 - The White House has responded to the Houthi drone attack on the UAE strongly condemning the 'terrorist attack' in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates which killed three civilians after the Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack. Read more
January 15, 2022 - The Iraqi military has reported a drone attack on the U.S. Balad Air Base in Saladin early Saturday. Read more
January 13, 2022 - Iran is suspected to be behind the recent attacks on U.S. troops and bases in Syria. Read more
January 13, 2022 - Confirmed reports of a rocket attack being carried out on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad in the Green Zone. At least two Katyusha rockets were fired at the U.S. Embassy with an unconfirmed report of a rocket hitting a street in Baghdad. Read more
January 5, 2022 - The US led coalition has conducted three more airstrikes around Green Village, Deir Ezzur, Syria. Read more
January 5, 2022 - A Katyusha rocket reportedly hit a military base at Baghdad's international airport hosting US troops. Read more
January 5, 2022 - The US Military coalition in Syria hit short ranged rocket sites in Syria which were believed to have the purpose of of attacking an installation used by US forces. Read more
January 3, 2022 - A US Military base at the Baghdad airport has reportedly shot down two drones with a C-RAM anti missile system. The drones had the words 'Soleimani's revenge' and 'revenge operations for our leaders' written on them. Read more
January 1, 2022 - Multiple reports of a rocket attack on a US base in the Koniko, Syria oil field. Read more
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