U.S. Centcom Chief Warns NEXT Strikes on Iranian Navy Vessels; Urges Citizens To Leave All Ports NOW

U.S. Central Command has issued an urgent wa ing for civilians in Iran to avoid port facilities where Iranian naval forces are operating, citing heightened military risks. The advisory specifically urged dockworkers, administrative staff, and commercial ship crews to stay away from Iranian naval vessels and military equipment. CENTCOM said U.S. forces will continue operations while attempting to minimize harm to civilians, though it cannot guarantee safety near sites used for military purposes. The wa ing comes amid escalating tensions following joint U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran that reportedly killed more than 1,300 people, intensifying fears that the conflict could expand to maritime infrastructure and shipping routes.