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U.S. Pauses Strikes Near Hormuz | US News
U.S. Central Command’s Admiral Brad Cooper signaled the bombing campaign near the Strait of Hormuz is winding down, saying two weeks of strikes had sufficiently degraded Iran’s ability to disrupt shipping. With military leaders in agreement that continued airstrikes without a major escalation would yield diminishing returns, President Trump paused further strikes. While the U.S. could re-target about 20% of original sites, the consensus is that without a broader strategy, more bombing isn’t worth it. Diplomats are now stepping in — Iran and Oman are negotiating to keep the Strait open, though…
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