Event Brief
UPDATED May 22, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
May 18, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
CENTCOM says it is maintaining peak readiness
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CENTCOM said its forces are maintaining peak readiness in the Middle East as it continues the blockade against Iranian ports.
WHO: US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: Said its forces are maintaining peak readiness in the Middle East while continuing the blockade against Iranian ports.
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 1:40 AM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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