CENTCOM

'Far more than anyone': Trump denies munitions shortage as reason for halting Iran strikes - report

“We have far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need,” he asserted.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.
The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

Pentagon lists four US troops killed during Iran ceasefire as separate casualties from Epic Fury

The four soldiers were designated "Overseas Operations Casualties," and were listed separately from the 14 additional Epic Fury casualties that occured since February 28.

|ByTZVI JASPER
US President Donald Trump looks on as he attends the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the US Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on July 15, 2026.

Iran maintains it hasn't asked to renew US peace talks, IDF shoots down drones near Jordan border

Report: Trump denies claims of munition shortage • Report: Iran stops six ships ‘illegally’ passing through Strait of Hormuz • Pentagon lists troops killed during ceasefire as separate from Epic Fury

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The remains of a Kheibar Shekan and a Emad ballistic missiles are displayed by Israel's military in Julis army base, days after an attack by Iran on Israel, in southern Israel, October 9, 2024.

Iran using cheaper, more accurate missiles to target US assets across Middle East - report

The Kheibar Shekan missiles can be kept fueled and loaded quickly onto trucks for launching, making it easier to evade warplanes targeting launch sites.

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN

US strikes hit southern Iran as IRGC reports Strait of Hormuz vessel 'accidents' amid tensions

During the strikes overnight on Saturday into the early hours of Sunday, explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, Iranian state-affiliated media reported. 

JULY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 18, 2026.

Kuwait, Bahrain defend against 'sinful Iranian aggression' as Tehran renews attacks on Gulf

The sirens follow the eighth night of US-Iran strikes over the weekend, triggered by the death of two US service members in Iran's strike on a US military base in Jordan on Friday. 

JULY 19, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Smoke rises after a drone was intercepted during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026.

US completes ninth consecutive night of strikes, sirens sound in Kuwait, Bahrain

IDF unit shares process of dismantling Hezbollah's 'crazy, Iranian' terror tunnels • Report: US warplanes strike in southern Iran • IRGC claims two vessels in Hormuz had 'accident' amid US strikes

JULY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Explosions seen over Eilat t as sirens sound in Jordan's Aqaba following Iranian missile launch on July 19, 2026.

State Department urges caution for all US travelers in light of Middle East tensions

"Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation," the State Department wrote on its website.

JULY 19, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
People enter the State Department Building in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2017.

CENTCOM completes eighth wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for death of US soldiers

Later, Iranian state television cited the Iranian Army as saying that it had targeted two US military bases in Kuwait.

JULY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(Illustrative) A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026.

Two US service members killed, one missing in action after Iran strikes base in Jordan

United States Central Command announced that two service members were killed in action, one is missing in action, and four were injured Friday in Jordan in a post on X/Twitter.

JULY 18, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Marine soldiers from 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion landing team deployed from Okinawa, Japan, participate in the U.S. and South Korean Marines joint landing operation at Pohang seashore on March 29, 2012 in Pohang, South Korea.

Iran attacks US bases in Gulf as CENTCOM completes seventh consecutive round of strikes

IDF strikes Hezbollah drone • Khamenei reportedly warns of additional full-scale retaliation if US strikes continue • Iran attacks US bases in Saudi Arabia

JULY 18, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A US Air Force fighter pilot performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 fighter jet.

US CENTCOM concludes seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military sites

According to CENTCOM, US forces struck Iranian surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and naval capabilities using fighter jets, drones, and warships.

JULY 17, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, GOLDIE KATZ
US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.

US concludes seventh round of Iran strikes as Tehran attacks Gulf states

US denies Iranian claim that oil tankers exploded in Hormuz • Tehran reportedly warns of full-scale retaliation if US strikes continue • CENTCOM: US forces keeping Strait of Hormuz ‘free and open’

JULY 17, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A US Air Force fighter pilot performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 fighter jet.

CENTCOM 'holding Iran accountable,' completes sixth night of strikes against military targets

CENTCOM added that over 50,000 US service members stationed in the Middle East remain "vigilant, lethal, and ready."

JULY 17, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, ARIELLA ROITMAN
US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.