Latest "U.S. Central Command" stories

U.S. Army soldiers during patrol base operations, Syria, Aug. 14, 2022.

A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers

American troops have been in Syria since 2015.

By Lolita C. Baldor, AP

34 hours ago

U.S. forces shot down an Iranian-made drone flying over a base housing American troops in northeastern Syria, Feb. 14, 2023, according to U.S. Central Command.

US military downs Iranian-made drone in Syria

U.S. forces shot down an Iranian-made drone flying over a base housing American troops in northeastern Syria.

6 weeks ago

Chinese balloons spotted over Mideast posed no threat, three-star says

Air Forces Central boss Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said the balloons haven't encroached on "sensitive" U.S. sites in the Middle East.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 weeks ago

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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

4 months ago

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