DoD Removes Names of Latest KIA from Official List of Casualties
The Pentagon has removed the names of four service members who died in Jordan and Iraq in the past week from the official list of casualties from Operation Epic Fury.
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Three U.S. Service Members Killed in Iranian Attack in Jordan
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported that three U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action. Four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals. They have since been discharged. One service member was killed in Iraq.
SOF Weekly Update – July 13, 2026
This week’s SOF News Update covers the NATO Summit in Turkey, renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine’s campaign against Russian logistics, the resurgence of Somali piracy, emerging special operations technologies, and the latest developments affecting national security, intelligence, and irregular warfare worldwide.
CENTCOM Launches Retaliatory Attack on Iran (7 July 2026)
The United States launched strikes against more than 80 Iranian military targets after attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also revoked temporary sanctions relief, signaling a return to economic pressure as tensions with Tehran escalate once again.
Iran Continues Hormuz Attacks Despite Ceasefire
This past week, Iran attacked U.S. naval vessels, commercial shipping, and facilities in the United Arab Emirates. The “Freedom Project” has been suspended. A 30-day ceasefire is under consideration. Iran continues to resist giving up its control of the Strait of Hormuz, enriched urainian, or its nuclear program.
Epic Fury Update – May 1, 2026
This update on Operation Epic Fury provides an update on the ceasefire, negotiations, the naval blockades, economic impact, and CENTCOM briefing to the president. The war cost thus far: $25 billion, crude oil up to $124/barrel, carrier leaves Middle East, and an effort to form a coalition named “Maritime Freedom Construct”.
Pentagon Press Conference on Epic Fury – April 24, 2026
Video and Transcript: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing about Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 24, 2026.
Operation Epic Fury Update – April 24, 2026
An update on Operation Epic Fury – the U.S. – Iran conflict. While a ceasefire is still in effect there is a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by both Iran and the U.S. Negotiations are at a impasse and there are significant economic impacts around the globe.
SOF Weekly Brief – April 13, 2026
Weekly intelligence-style brief covering global SOF activity, Iran conflict developments, maritime security risks in the Strait of Hormuz, emerging irregular warfare trends, and strategic competition updates. Includes analysis of drone warfare, influence operations, and international special operations force developments affecting the global security environment.
SOF Weekly Brief – April 6, 2026
News about special operations, conflicts, national security, Operations Epic Fury, training with SOF partner forces, Air Force PJs, and the Russia-Ukraine War.
U.S. Attacks Iran Nuclear Sites
U.S. Forces Strike Iran. B-2 “Spirit” bombers and 30 submarine launched Tomahawk missiles were used against three Iranian nuclear facilities in the early hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025 (local time). The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant was attacked by six […]
CENTCOM: Iranian Weapons Seized in VBSS, Two SEALs Missing
(CENTCOM press release, 16 Jan 2024). On 11 January 2024, while conducting a flag verification, U.S. CENTCOM Navy forces conducted a night-time seizure of a dhow conducting illegal transport of advanced lethal aid from Iran to resupply Houthi forces in […]
Operation Nimrod – Iranian Embassy Siege in London
The Iranian Embassy siege took place from April 30 to May 5, 1980. A group of six armed Iranian Arab men stormed the Iranian Embassy in London. They took 26 hostages – demanding safe passage out of the United Kingdom […]
From Mashhad to Kabul: Iran’s Road to Regional Dominance
By CW4 Charles Davis, U.S. Army. In 2014 Rand Corporation analysts stated: “The U.S. drawdown from Afghanistan may lead to greater instability and a vacuum in that country. The Islamic Republic of Iran, one the most powerful regional actors in […]
Yemen: U.S. Pulling Support
The Biden administration wasted very little time in setting a course correction in the United States role in the Yemen conflict. Citing humanitarian issues (as well as other concerns) it has decided to eliminate support for offensive operations provided to […]