General Kurilla Who Led US’ ‘Midnight Hammer’ Strikes on Iran Has Retired From Military Service

General Kurilla who led US’ ‘Midnight Hammer’ strikes on Iran has retired from military service

Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla has retired from military service and has handed over the reins following three years leading U.S. troops in the Middle East.

‘Bold’ general who led US’ ‘Midnight Hammer’ strikes on Iran ends Middle East reign

Kurilla has overseen at least 15 major combined combat operations since 2022 when he started leading U.S. Central Command.

Battle Damage Assessment For Operations Midnight Hammer And Rising Lion

On June 22nd, 2025, the United States and Israel attacked multiple Iranian nuclear facilities. The American attack, Operation Midnight Hammer, targeted three sites using submarine launched cruise missiles and B2 delivered MOAPs.

Courageous general behind US 'Midnight Hammer' operations on Iran retires

Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, the fearless leader who spearheaded audacious strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, has hung up his uniform after a storied career defending American interests in the volatile Middle East. According to Fox News, after three years commanding U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Kurilla retired on Aug. 8, 2025, passing the torch to U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper during a ceremony in Tampa, Florida, while leaving behind a legacy of …

U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, who led Operation Midnight Hammer, ends role as CENTCOM chief

Gen. Kurilla, who took command in April 2022, oversaw U.S. military efforts in the Middle East with a focus on regional stability and the enduring defeat of ISIS. His tenure included the planning and execution of more than 15 major combined combat operations, among them Operations Rough Rider and Midnight Hammer.     “I know that under the leadership of Adm. Brad Cooper, with the support of the Defense Department and Joint Staff, the counsel and…

‘Bold’ general who led US’ ‘Midnight Hammer’ strikes on Iran ends Middle East reign – Your Capital Minds

Gen. Michael ‘Erik’ Kurilla, the military officer who oversaw the execution of the Iran strikes in June, has retired from military service and has handed over the reins following three years leading U.S. troops in the Middle East.  Kurilla, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, became commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in 2022, and oversaw planning and execution of at least 15 major combined combat operations, according…