Operation Hawkeye Strike directed by President Trump

Exam-focused facts from the 12 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

US Central Command announced the strikes were part of Operation Hawkeye Strike directed by President Trump.
Centcom wrote on X: 'Our message remains strong: if you harm our warfighters, we will find you and kill you anywhere in the world.'
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X: 'We will never forget, and never relent.'