A source told CNN that the United States is preparing for additional bombings on Iran but is currently refraining from carrying them out to allow diplomatic efforts to advance. The report also noted that the commander of the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln warned his crew: 'Things are heating up.'
The new report, published at 10:10, adds to a thread of statements from US officials today. As The Zioneer reported at 08:05, US officials said diplomacy is prioritized but preparations for more strikes on Iran continue. At 06:51, a US official told Axios that regional de-escalation efforts prevented additional strikes on Thursday. The current report from a source telling CNN that the US is preparing for more bombings but holding off for diplomacy aligns with that pattern. The carrier commander's warning to the USS Lincoln crew underscores the state of readiness. The administration appears to be maintaining a dual track of diplomatic outreach and military readiness, even as no strikes have been executed overnight.
4 developments
- ConfirmedSenior US official: Operation continues, ready for additional strikes
- StrongPentagon official: US ready to reimpose blockade on Iran if ordered
- DevelopingFox News: US military ready to respond if Iran decides to strike back
- DevelopingSenior Israeli official: Israel ready to join future US strikes on Iran if asked
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