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United States Central Command
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UAE air defences engage Iranian missiles and drones as Fujairah fire raises alarm
UAE air defences held, but Fujairah was hit. The Strait of Hormuz crisis is now testing Gulf security and global energy confidence.
Pentagon removes Navy Secretary John Phelan with no explanation as Iran blockade enters critical phase
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was removed on April 22, 2026, as the Navy enforces an active blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz, with Hung Cao named acting Secretary.
Nearly 400 US troops wounded and counting as Iran blockade, sanctions escalation deepen conflict
US confirms 399 service members wounded in Iran war as naval blockade of Iranian ports enters force and Treasury reinstates oil sanctions after Islamabad talks collapse.
Blockade day one: Iran shadow fleet defies United States order, Starmer rallies 40 nations and prices near $100
The US Iran port blockade began April 13 with a sanctioned shadow tanker transiting Hormuz unchallenged as oil neared $100 and Starmer convened 40 nations.
UK and France split from US over Iran blockade as Brent crude surges past $102 and April 22 ceasefire deadline looms
The US naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect April 13 as oil hit $102, Iran threatened Gulf ports, and the UK and France launched a rival navigation plan.
Blockade goes live: CENTCOM targets Iranian ports from April 13 as UK and Australia refuse to join
CENTCOM launches a blockade of Iranian ports on April 13 as the UK declines to join, Iran threatens force, and the DOJ warns of oil sanctions prosecutions.
Iran walks away from Islamabad talks, Trump responds with Hormuz naval blockade
US President Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapse over nuclear and maritime demands.
Iran downed US jets days after Trump said their radar was 100% annihilated
Iran shot down a US F-15E and struck an A-10 Thunderbolt II on 4 April 2026, contradicting Trump and Hegseth claims of total US air dominance over Iran.
Iran shoots down US jet, offers bounty for pilots, mocks Trump’s war claims
Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf mocked the US after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran. One crew member rescued; search for second ongoing.
USS Abraham Lincoln continues Operation Epic Fury sorties as Iran repeats unverified strike claims
Iran's IRGC claims striking USS Abraham Lincoln with missiles and drones. US Central Command rejects all claims, confirming the carrier remains fully operational in West Asia.