CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper reportedly stated that the Strait of Hormuz bombing campaign has reached its limit and exhausted itself. The statement comes hours after Axios reported that Cooper had recommended ending the campaign to the Trump administration.
CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper has reportedly stated that the bombing campaign in the Strait of Hormuz, known as Operation Mighty Wrath, has exhausted itself. The statement, attributed to Cooper by reports, follows an Axios report earlier this evening (Sunday, 21:39 Jerusalem) that Cooper had recommended to the Trump administration to halt the campaign, arguing it had reached its effectiveness ceiling. According to the Axios report, Cooper assessed that the strikes had significantly reduced Iran's ability to target ships and that most designated targets had been destroyed, and noted that the remaining 20% of targets could be struck if large-scale operations resume. The current statement reinforces that assessment. In a broader context, CENTCOM has previously intercepted Iranian drones targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by The Zioneer on June 13.
2 developments
- ConfirmedCENTCOM intercepts Iranian suicide drones targeting commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongCENTCOM released footage of engagement with Iranian forces in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongUS Central Command states Strait of Hormuz open for lawful passage, Iran has no control
- DevelopingCENTCOM working to increase Strait of Hormuz traffic volume in coming days
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