Latest "U.S. Central Command" stories

A U.S. military vehicle on a patrol in the countryside near the town of Qamishli, Syria, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022.

Rockets hit US base in eastern Syria, no casualties reported

The U.S. military says two rockets struck a base housing American troops in eastern Syria without causing any casualties or material losses.

4 weeks ago

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon connects with a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender over Iraq, Nov. 5, 2021. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to U.S. Central Command. (Staff Sgt. Jerreht Harris/Air Force)

Air Force to end ‘22 with no public data on Middle East air operations

The decision limits the transparency of American troops’ continued involvement in Iraq and Syria.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 weeks ago

US forces detain 6 Islamic State group militants in Syria

American forces have conducted three raids in eastern Syria and arrested six Islamic State groups militants.

6 weeks ago

US raid kills 2 Islamic State militants in Syria

American forces killed two Islamic State group officials on Sunday in a helicopter raid in eastern Syria, U.S. Central Command said.

8 weeks ago

US Central Command welcomes space ops shop in Florida

U.S. Space Forces—Central will oversee military space operations in the Middle East and Southwest Asia.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 months ago

Terrorist group announces ISIS leader killed in battle

Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi had assumed command earlier this year after his predecessor died in a February U.S. raid.

By Bassem Mroue

2 months ago

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