The Economic Times

CENTCOM chief advised halting Hormuz strikes before Trump paused Iran campaign: Report

US Central Command chief advised stopping strikes near Strait of Hormuz due to limited effectiveness. President Trump halted American military strikes against Iran after receiving this advice. Military and civilian advisors acknowledged limits to air power campaigns and their accomplishments. Iran halted retaliatory attacks after Washington paused its strikes for two nights. The US and UK are discussing an international conference to protect the Strait of Hormuz.