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 deployments, and enforcing freedom of navigation in contested waterways. Recently, the Navy has led a naval blockade of Iran, conducted strikes on Iranian targets, and interdicted Iranian-linked vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Last updated 20 hours ago
The U.S. Navy identified Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards, commander of HSC 5, as the sailor killed after an MH 60S went down in the Arabian Sea. His crew survived. No hostile fire is suspected.
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.
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.
CENTCOM: U.S. Navy warships and air assets continue to patrol regional waters enforcing the blockade against Iran. As of today, U.S. forces have redirected 136 and disabled 9 to ensure compliance.
"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."
"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.
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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 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."
CENTCOM: “A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is essentially a self-contained city at sea. Roughly three football fields long, with over 5,000 Sailors on board, it takes the whole team, both above and below deck, to keep operations running smoothly.”
WILD IMAGE: Iranian mines have reportedly been placed near the Omani coast, threatening the route used by the U.S. Navy to escort merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The apparent goal is to divert traffic toward an Iranian-controlled shipping lane.
The U.S. Navy has resumed escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz under a revived "Project Freedom." A Greek supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude was the first ship through, with roughly a dozen more expected in the coming days. - WSJ
A U.S. Navy C-40 Clipper (CNV5411) departed Chania, Greece and is now flying over Saudi Arabia, heading to a U.S. military base in the Gulf likely carrying VIP personnel.
The Iranian NITC VLCC supertanker SEA STAR III was struck near Jask on May 8 after a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fired on the vessel from the USS George H.W. Bush. @mamlekate
The strike came after the ship failed to comply with the US Navy.
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, loaded with 4 AIM-9X Sidewinders and 4 GBU-54 laser-guided bombs, takes on fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker while on patrol over the Middle East.
“Warning!
Any aggression against Iran's oil tankers and commercial vessels will result in a heavy assault against one of the American centers in the region and the enemy's ships.”
U.S. Navy F/A-18s disabled three Iranian-flagged tankers attempting to breach the blockade on the Gulf of Oman.
M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda were hit with precision munitions to their smokestacks on May 8. M/T Hasna had its rudder taken ...
U.S. Navy F/A-18s disabled three Iranian-flagged tankers attempting to breach the blockade on the Gulf of Oman.
M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda were hit with precision munitions to their smokestacks on May 8. M/T Hasna had its rudder taken out by 20mm cannon fire on May 6. None are still transiting to Iran.
Over 50 commercial vessels have been redirected by CENTCOM forces. Multiple others disabled.
CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper: "U.S. forces in the Middle East remain committed to full enforcement of the blockade of vessels entering or leaving Iran." - CENTCOM
"Proud to stand beside the warriors of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group who keep America’s shores safe and our global sea lanes secure. We look forward to welcoming you home. BZ!"
Main development right now in the Strait of Hormuz:
Iranian media claims the U.S. Navy disabled an Iranian tanker in the Strait of Hormuz (after it presumably ignored warnings and violated the U.S. blockade)
Following the incident, multi...
Main development right now in the Strait of Hormuz:
Iranian media claims the U.S. Navy disabled an Iranian tanker in the Strait of Hormuz (after it presumably ignored warnings and violated the U.S. blockade)
Following the incident, multiple reports indicate Iran launched missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian outlets claiming U.S. warships were targeted. Some reports suggest cruise missiles may have been used.
The Iranians say the ‘damaged’ U.S. warships were force to retreat.
