US CENTCOM and Jordan Launch Eager Lion 2026 Military Exercise in Colorado
US Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Jordanian Armed Forces have launched the 12th iteration of exercise Eager Lion 2026 at Fort Carson, Colorado, marking the first time the US has hosted this biennial military training. The two-week exercise involves over 200 personnel from both countries, focusing on counterterrorism, air defense, maritime security, cybersecurity, and disaster response. CENTCOM emphasized the longstanding defense partnership between Jordan and Colorado under the State Partnership Program. CENTCOM also dismissed Iran's Revolutionary Guards' claims about an oil tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 46/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 15 Sept, 07:45 pm. Other outlets followed.
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