US Intensifies Pressure On Iran: CENTCOM Conference in Qatar Coincides with New Sanctions on Tehran’s Oil Network, Shadow Fleet

This action, part of a broader "maximum pressure" campaign and seeks to reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero and curb its regional influence

MIDDLE EAST - On February 22-23rd, General Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), hosted the CENTCOM Component Commanders' Conference at al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

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Commanders and leaders from various CENTCOM components gathered to discuss operations, security, and strategies in the region, as well as efforts to counter violent extremist organizations like ISIS and Iranian-backed Houthis.

While in Qatar, General Kurilla met with Lt. Gen. Jassim Al Mannai, Qatar's Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, and other military leaders to strengthen the U.S.-Qatar military partnership and enhance interoperability.

The leaders emphasized their commitment to a military relationship that has spanned more than five decades.

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