US official to CNN: Strikes on Iran were a warning, unlikely to harm negotiations

A U.S. official told CNN that the recent strikes against Iran were intended as a warning and assessed that they are unlikely to damage ongoing negotiations. Iranian media report that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz area have subsided for now.

3 developments

1. 01:16 · 10 JunLatest

   Official assesses strikes are unlikely to damage ongoing negotiations

2. 01:13 · 10 Jun

   US official characterizes the strikes as a 'warning shot' to Iran.

3. 01:10 · 10 Jun

   Israel is bracing for additional waves of attacks following the strikes.

• Strong21:59 · 14 JulUS official tells Reuters recent strikes on Iran aimed to thwart threats
• Developing06:32 · 26 JulUS pauses Iran strikes intentionally to avoid disrupting Oman-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks, sources say
• Developing23:23 · 25 JulFormer US NSC official: US moves against Iran aim to raise pressure, warn on Hormuz shipping attacks
• Developing20:00 · 11 JunUS strikes prioritize Strait of Hormuz freedom of navigation, sources say

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