CENTCOM

Trump's Iran strategy: US prepares decisive action as tensions rise in the Middle East

US President Donald Trump is keeping "all options on the table" while US forces assemble in the Middle East.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByAMICHAI STEIN

U.S. President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.

U.S. soldiers attached to the Iowa National Guard sign GBU-31 munitions systems in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Dec. 18, 2025 as the U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack on U.S. personnel.

CENTCOM says up to 7,000 ISIS detainees could be moved to Iraq from Syria

"Ultimately, up to 7,000 ISIS detainees could be transferred from Syria to Iraqi-controlled facilities," CENTCOM said.

JANUARY 21, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Military vehicles of US soldiers are seen at the al-Asad air base in Anbar province, Iraq, January 13, 2020.

US withdraws from Iraq’s Ain al-Asad Airbase, maintains presence in Kurdistan region

An initial plan for US withdrawal from the base stipulated that hundreds of troops would leave by September 2025, with the rest departing by the end of 2026.

JANUARY 19, 2026|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is shown at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, US, August 11, 2025

'All options on the table': US boosts presence in Middle East as Iran strike remains possibility

Netanyahu on Sunday convened several ministers within the senior defense echelon to discuss recent developments in the region. Israeli officials believe that a "US strike on Iran is still an option."

JANUARY 18, 2026|ByAMICHAI STEIN

Despite major strike, Houthis target Israel with new drone attack

Though the drone was shot down, hopes are not high for the end of attacks.

JANUARY 13, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.

CENTCOM strikes key Houthi tunnel base under 24 hours after IDF meeting

The Houthis have increased the frequency of firing ballistic missiles at Israel for several weeks without any significant breaks.

JANUARY 8, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Smoke rises from the site of Israeli air strikes at the port of Hodeidah, in Hodeidah, Yemen July 21, 2024.

Israel at war day 460: What happend in Gaza, West Bank?

Kfir Brigade exits northern Gaza • CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet to plan next moves against Houthis

JANUARY 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

IDF soldiers approach the building where former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was hiding before his death in Rafah, Gaza Strip.

Israel at war: What happened on day 459?

CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet • Three soldiers killed • Kfir exits N. Gaza, questions remain about Hamas comeback

JANUARY 8, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, DARCIE GRUNBLATT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram (L) and US Central Command Deputy Commander Admiral Brad Cooper (R), January 7, 2025.

CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet to plan next moves versus Houthis

3 IDF soldiers killed; Kfir Brigade leaves north Gaza with some wins, but questions about Hamas comeback

JANUARY 7, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, DARCIE GRUNBLATT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

US strikes several Houthis targets in Yemen

CENTCOM said it struck a Houthi command center as well as storage facilities for missiles and UAVs.

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Smoke rises from the site of strikes in Sanaa, Yemen October 4, 2024.

US military kills two ISIS terrorists during precision strike in Syria

The strike occurred in an area that was formerly controlled by the Syrian regime and Russians, CENTCOM said.

DECEMBER 24, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Kabul, Afghanistan, August, 14, 2021, Afghanistan security forces around Kabul just before the Taliban take over the country

US military kills 12 ISIS terrorists in Syria in precision strikes

“CENTCOM, working with allies and partners in the region, will not allow ISIS to reconstitute and take advantage of the current situation in Syria,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla.

DECEMBER 16, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF