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United States Navy

Also known as U.S. Navy, US Navy

The U.S. Navy is the maritime branch of the U.S. military, operating under the Department of Defense. Known for global power projection, carrier strike group operations, and securing critical sea lanes including the Strait of Hormuz. Recently, the Navy has enforced a naval blockade on Iran, interdicting vessels, striking Iranian targets, and escorting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Last updated 1 day ago

Units & sub-organizations

Francis L. Donovan Military Commander U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet Military Cole Tomas Allen Military Commander Blue Angels Military U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Military Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Military HSC 5 Military Marine Security Augmentation Unit Military Task Force 59 Military

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Leaders

President Trump: "Iranian Leadership is unbelievably duplicitous! They ask for a meeting, some would say “beg,” talks begin, with more scheduled in the immediate future, and they say, openly and proudly, that they’re not having any discussi...

President Trump: "Iranian Leadership is unbelievably duplicitous! They ask for a meeting, some would say “beg,” talks begin, with more scheduled in the immediate future, and they say, openly and proudly, that they’re not having any discussions, that nothing is being talked about, and they’re only dealing with “Oman.” They then go on to give their usual blather in saying, the Strait of Hormuz will be operated powerfully by them, when it is already completely controlled by the United States Navy and our “Blockade” or, as some say, “The United States Wall of Steel!” Nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a Deal, or Total Surrender, is accomplished. Whether Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact, talking of a solution to a problem that they have caused, for decades. It is very simple, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

Leaders

Trump:
"Iranian Leadership is unbelievably duplicitous! They ask for a meeting, some would say “beg,” talks begin, with more scheduled in the immediate future, and they say, openly and proudly, that they’re not having any discussions, that ...

Trump:
"Iranian Leadership is unbelievably duplicitous! They ask for a meeting, some would say “beg,” talks begin, with more scheduled in the immediate future, and they say, openly and proudly, that they’re not having any discussions, that nothing is being talked about, and they’re only dealing with “Oman.” They then go on to give their usual blather in saying, the Strait of Hormuz will be operated powerfully by them, when it is already completely controlled by the United States Navy and our “Blockade” or, as some say, “The United States Wall of Steel!” Nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a Deal, or Total Surrender, is accomplished. Whether Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact, talking of a solution to a problem that they have caused, for decades. It is very simple, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

Alerts

One US Navy airman is missing after an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The aircraft was assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier, according to a statement from the US 5th Fleet.

3 of 4 crew members rescued, in stable condition. Search underway for the fourth.

-NYP

Alerts

U.S. military:

"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran, June 10, at the Commander in Chief's direction.

CENTCOM forces launched strikes on Iranian military surveill...

U.S. military:

"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran, June 10, at the Commander in Chief's direction.

CENTCOM forces launched strikes on Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites across Iran. U.S. Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy assets fired precision munitions on Iranian targets that posed a threat to U.S. forces and international commercial ships transiting regional waters.

The strikes are in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression. U.S. forces remain vigilant, lethal, and ready."

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U.S. military:

"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed self-defense strikes against Iran, June 9, at the Commander in Chief’s direction in response to yesterday’s downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter.

CENTCOM forc...

BREAKING 🔴

U.S. military:

"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed self-defense strikes against Iran, June 9, at the Commander in Chief’s direction in response to yesterday’s downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter.

CENTCOM forces struck Iranian air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz with precision munitions from U.S. Air Force and Navy fighter jets. The operation was a proportional response to recent attacks on U.S. forces and international commercial ships transiting regional waters.

U.S. forces remain vigilant and postured to defend against unjustified Iranian aggression."