A U.S. sailor stands watch in the combat information center aboard USS Mason (DDG 87) as the guided-missile destroyer sails in regional waters supporting the U.S. blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas. As of Aug. 7, CENTCOM forces have redirected 51 commercial vessels,
The official account of U.S. Central Command.
- An aircrew aboard a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a F-35A stealth fighter jet in the skies over the Middle East.
- U.S. Marine Corps aviation assets and personnel embarked aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) support ongoing enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 6, CENTCOM redirected 49 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.
- U.S. Sailors conduct maintenance aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to help maintain ship readiness while deployed to the Middle East.
- A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet is refueled during a patrol over regional waters in the Middle East while the U.S. continues enforcement of the blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 5, CENTCOM forces have redirected 48 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.

