CENTCOM chief concludes 10-day West Asia tour

Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) Adm Brad Cooper concluded a 10-day tour of West Asia on August 15, visiting six countries including Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. During his visit, Cooper met senior civilian and military leaders, recognized exceptional performers, and presided over the leadership transition of the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR).

The visit comes amid tensions between the US and Iran, with both nations vying for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Cooper's trip also included a second visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, where he commended the crew for their dedication and courage.

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