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US commander advised halting Hormuz bombing due to limited effectiveness

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The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, Admiral Brad Cooper, advised halting bombing campaigns around the Strait of Hormuz due to diminishing effectiveness. This recommendation, along with counsel from other advisors, influenced President Trump's decision to pause strikes against Iran. The military acknowledged limitations of air power, with Cooper noting that most designated targets had been exhausted. AI

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US commander advised halting Hormuz bombing due to limited effectiveness

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Top U.S. military commander in Middle East advised halting Hormuz bombing

    <p>The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, Adm. Brad Cooper, recommended stopping the bombing campaign around the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/09/trump-iran-strait-hormuz-battle" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz </a>because it has reached the limit of its ef…

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