“Let the message to the IRGC be clear: If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost — taking out three of yours. We will not hesitate to defend American forces, and if necessary, destroy Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet.
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Brad Cooper
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Commander, U.S. Central Command
Navy admiral; commander of U.S. Central Command since 2025, overseeing U.S. forces in the Middle East during the 2026 Iran war.