More than 100 U.S. military aircraft are supporting a naval blockade of Iran, providing surveillance and protection for maritime operations, according to officials and analysts.
The U.S. Central Command announced it will begin enforcing a maritime blockade of vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports starting April 13 at 10 a.m. ET.
Forces from United States Central Command began operations on April 11 to prepare for clearing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
![CENTCOM chief says U.S. forces remain ready after ‘generational’ defeat of Iran despite fragile ceasefire [VIDEO]](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/centcom-chief-says-us-forces-remain-ready-after-generational-defeat-of-iran-300x200.jpeg)
U.S. Navy Admiral Brad Cooper said U.S. troops continue to maintain a presence in the region. “We remain present, […]
The White House said U.S. forces struck more than 13,000 targets during Operation Epic Fury, a 38-day military campaign against Iran.
A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft reportedly declared an in-flight emergency over the Persian Gulf before disappearing from public tracking data.
The U.S. Department of War said Operation Epic Fury has achieved its objectives after fewer than 40 days of military action against Iran.
![B-2 Spirit stealth bombers fly 36-hour mission to strike underground IRGC command site in Iran [VIDEO]](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/b-2-spirit-stealth-bombers-fly-36-hour-mission-to-strike-underground-irgc-command-site-in-iran-video-300x200.jpeg)
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers conducted a 36-hour nonstop mission to strike an underground site in Iran, according to a U.S. official cited by Military Times.
A Chinese company, MizarVision, has released satellite imagery of U.S. military bases and naval assets processed using artificial intelligence.
The U.S. Department of War said senior officials praised the successful rescue of two airmen following the downing of a Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle over Iran.
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle crashed in Iran’s Khuzestan province during ongoing air operations, according to reports and U.S. officials.
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers have conducted missions over Iran carrying JDAM-guided gravity bombs, marking a shift in their operational role during Operation Epic Fury.
Categories:
