Axios: Brad Cooper's recommendation to Trump regarding the limited attacks around the Strait of Hormuz...

Axios: Brad Cooper's recommendation to Trump regarding the limited attacks around the Strait of Hormuz has delayed U.S. strikes since Friday. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. commander in the Middle East, recommended stopping U.S. bombings around the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that these bombings had achieved most of their targets and that further limited attacks would have little impact on changing the situation. His recommendation, along with warnings about decreasing stocks of air defense interceptors, aided Trump’s decision to halt attacks on Friday. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman are negotiating a plan to reopen the strait, and with the broad suspension of attacks by both sides, the conflict has entered a temporary calm as diplomatic efforts continue.