Charles Cooper II

U.S. Navy admiral (born 1967)

Charles Bradford Cooper II is an American admiral who has served as the commander of the United States Central Command since 2025 and has led U.S. forces during the 2026 Iran war.

Also known as...

Charles Bradford Cooper II, Charles B. Cooper II, and Brad Cooper

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Admiral Cooper testifies on Iran

Admiral Brad Cooper told senators that U.S. and Israeli strikes have 'severely degraded' Iran's military capabilities and missile stockpiles.

Middle East crisis live: US and Iran trade threats but Trump insists Tehran wants deal The Guardian — May 20, 07:22 AM
Iran-US war latest: Vance ‘not certain’ about peace deal as he warns US military ‘locked and loaded’ to resume strikes The Independent — May 20, 03:22 AM
Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal The Korea Herald — May 20, 02:39 AM
Vance: US ‘locked and loaded’ for military action if Iran talks fail Al Jazeera — May 20, 01:49 AM
Trump says Iran eager to make deal as conflict continues Middle East Eye — May 20, 01:41 AM
Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Big Hit’ Bloomberg — May 20, 01:11 AM
Trump says he was ‘an hour away’ from striking Iran NY Post — May 19, 19:06 PM
Trump says he may give Iran 'another big hit' 📹 The Independent — May 19, 19:00 PM · 1min
Trump gives Iran ‘two or three days’ to agree to longer peace deal Washington Examiner — May 19, 15:40 PM
What will Trump do next after delaying new attacks on Iran? Scripps News — May 19, 12:59 PM
Trump halts Iran strikes, Kentucky GOP showdown tests President’s political power NY Post — May 19, 11:41 AM
Middle East on Edge After Trump Says He Delayed Attack on Iran The New York Times — May 19, 11:37 AM
Qatar says diplomatic efforts between Iran and the need 'more time' Middle East Eye — May 19, 11:18 AM
Trump says he has a deal to end the Iran war. Live updates USA Today — May 19, 10:27 AM
Trump Cancels Planned Attack on Iran, Citing ‘Serious Negotiations’ Time — May 19, 08:15 AM
Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal Korea Times — May 19, 08:07 AM
Trump halts attack on Iran, signals a nuclear deal possible 📹 Reuters — May 19, 07:19 AM · 1min
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran attack ‘on hold’ due to request from Gulf allies The Guardian — May 19, 07:19 AM
Trump says he called off renewed attack on Iran at Gulf states’ request Premium Times — May 19, 05:37 AM
Trump ‘holds off’ planned Iran strikes as Gulf states take lead on deal Sydney Morning Herald — May 19, 05:28 AM