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The US military pauses strikes against Iran: the top commander says the operation has reached its effectiveness ceiling, and Trump faces a choice between escalation or diplomacy
On July 27, Brad Cooper, the commander of the US Central Command, said that the US military’s current military operations against Iran have reached the “effective ceiling,” and recommended stopping bombing Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz.
Reports say Cooper’s assessment influenced President Trump’s decision to pause military action. Since last Friday, the US has not launched any new attacks, and Iran has also suspended military actions against targets in the Gulf region.
It is understood that the US had previously carried out strikes against Iran for nearly two weeks, significantly weakening Iran’s military deployments around the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the stockpile of intercepted missiles is decreasing, which may affect the US’s ability to protect its own positions and those of its allies.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Wolz said the ceasefire is intended to “make room for diplomacy.” He said Trump has tried diplomatic channels before and now hopes to give negotiations another chance.
Meanwhile, CBS reported that Iranian officials are negotiating with Oman on restoring the ceasefire agreement, and have made progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
At the same time, the US and the UK plan to hold a high-level meeting to discuss forming an international alliance to ensure the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Axios reported that the meeting is expected to take place in London, and officials such as US Defense Secretary Hegseth and Dan Caine may attend.
However, some countries have said they will only consider joining the escort alliance after fighting around the Strait of Hormuz stops. The Trump administration still faces key choices: whether to continue military escalation, maintain the ceasefire, or push for a diplomatic solution. $BTC
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