CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper announced that U.S. forces have fully implemented a blockade of Iranian ports, halting 90% of Iran’s economic trade by sea within 36 hours.
On Truth Social, former US President Donald Trump claimed that the "Midnight Hammer" operation last summer resulted in the "complete and total destruction" of Iran's nuclear materials, rendering their extraction a long and difficult process.
Axios reported, quoting a U.S. government official, that former President Donald Trump does not want the Islamic Republic to control the Strait of Hormuz and will take action if necessary. U.S. officials also noted internal disagreements within the Islamic Republic, expressing uncertainty about which faction will gain control.
The IDF reported today that its forces conducted airstrikes against terrorists in three separate incidents in southern Lebanon near Bint Jbeil and the Litani River, after the individuals violated the ceasefire and approached Israeli troops.
On April 19, Joint Task Force Southern Spear, under the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean suspected of narco-trafficking, resulting in the deaths of three male narco-terrorists. No U.S. military personnel were injured.
CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper: "A blockade of Iranian ports has been fully implemented as U.S. forces maintain maritime superiority in the Middle East. An estimated 90% of Iran’s economy is fueled by international trade by sea. In less than 36 hours since the blockade was Show more
