U.S. Central Command

U.S. Central Command — U.S. military organization conducting operations in the Middle East, including strikes against Iran and rescue missions near the Strait of Hormuz.

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July 2026
8 JulJoy Online
… The U.S. airstrikes were in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday. …
Oil prices climb as US strikes on Iran fuel fears truce is unravelling
June 2026
9 JunJoy Online
… U.S. Central Command confirmed that the cause of the crash remains unknown. An investigation is currently underway. …
US military helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz, two crew members rescued
3 JunJoy Online
… U.S. Central Command said Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain, which were thwarted or failed, prompting U.S. …
Oil jumps on Mideast missiles while AI bulls carry stocks higher
April 2026
27 AprJoy Online
… While the U.S. continues to enforce a strict blockade, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that its forces have already “directed 38 ships to turn around or return to port” to prevent vessels from entering or leaving Iranian waters. …
Iran offers to end Strait of Hormuz chokehold if US lifts blockade; top diplomat meets Putin in Russia

Politics

Ghana Army urged to maintain readiness amid regional security threats

The News

The General Officer Commanding Ghana Army's Central Command said the Ghana Army must maintain high readiness as security challenges including violent extremism, terrorism, and organised crime continue to evolve in Ghana and West Africa. He made the remarks at Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition bringing together personnel from multiple army commands and brigades.

29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

Ghana Army urged to maintain readiness amid regional security threats
The General Officer Commanding Ghana Army's Central Command said the Ghana Army must maintain high readiness as security challenges including violent extremism, terrorism, and organised crime continue to evolve in Ghana and West Africa. He made the remarks at Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition bringing together personnel from multiple army commands and brigades.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Army urged to maintain readiness amid West African security threats
The General Officer Commanding Ghana's Central Command says the Ghana Army must maintain high readiness as security challenges in Ghana and the wider West African region continue to evolve, with threats including violent extremism, terrorism, organised crime, and armed robbery requiring vigilance and capability. He made the remarks at the opening of Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition involving personnel from multiple command units.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

Oil prices rise amid prolonged Middle East conflict risks
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as Iran threatened retaliation against U.S. attacks, escalating concerns over supply disruption in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose 0.5% to $97.49 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 1.6% to $92.92 a barrel.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Saudi Arabia weighs retaliation or de-escalation after drone attacks
Saudi Arabia, which has largely avoided involvement in the US-Iran conflict since 28 February, has begun conducting joint strikes with the US on Iranian proxy militias in Iraq after being attacked from three sides. The kingdom now faces a choice between continuing retaliatory strikes as a deterrent or attempting to de-escalate through negotiation.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

Oil prices surge on US-Iran military escalation in Middle East
Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel on Wednesday after joint strikes in Iraq by the United States and Saudi Arabia and the interception of Iran's ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. forces in the Middle East. Brent futures increased 3.9% to $87.39 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude rose 3.8% to $82.31 a barrel.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

US military identifies two soldiers killed in Iranian strikes
The U.S. Department of Defence identified two American service members killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan over the weekend: 19-year-old Army Private Isabella Gonzales of Texas and 25-year-old First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan of Hawaii. Both were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S.-led mission against the Islamic State.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Oil prices rise amid US-Iran tensions and Red Sea closure threat
Brent crude rose 0.83% to $84.93 a barrel and WTI rose 1.03% to $79.76 a barrel on Friday as US-Iran hostilities escalated and Tehran asked the Houthis to prepare to shut the Red Sea export route, with both benchmarks climbing nearly 12% for the week.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Asian stocks fall as chip sector weakens, oil rallies
Asian stocks stumbled Friday on weakness in semiconductor stocks, with investors rotating into banking after strong lender earnings. Oil prices were set for their sharpest weekly rise in three months amid renewed Middle East tensions.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz closure as US launches fresh strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz and other regional oil and gas export channels until the US ends "acts of aggression," while the US military carried out new strikes on Iranian military targets including coastal defences and missile sites on Greater Tunb Island, triggering rising oil prices amid stalled tanker traffic.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

U.S. launches strikes on Iran over commercial shipping attacks
U.S. Central Command has begun strikes against targets in Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials say the operation aims to impose costs on Iran for targeting civilian-crewed shipping in a critical global trade route.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Oil prices climb on US strikes against Iran and sanctions reimposition
Oil prices rose nearly 2% after the U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran and reimposed crude sales sanctions in response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about supply disruptions and the fragility of a recent U.S.–Iran truce.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

US Army helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz; crew rescued
A US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed early Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz off Oman's coast; its two crew members were safely rescued by an unmanned drone boat in what US Central Command described as a historic first for American forces. The cause of the crash remains unknown and is under investigation.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

Oil rises amid Middle East tensions; stocks mixed on AI outlook
U.S. crude futures jumped around 2% to $95.40 a barrel as fresh hostilities flared in the Gulf after U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled, with Iran firing missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that were thwarted or failed, while AI-driven stock rallies in Asia pushed Taiwan and Japan indexes to record highs.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

Iran proposes ending Strait of Hormuz blockade for US naval blockade lift
Iran has offered to end its military presence choking the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a total lift of the U.S. naval blockade, regional officials said Monday. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Russia meeting with President Vladimir Putin as part of intensified diplomatic efforts amid stalled peace talks with the United States and Israel.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →