US Halts Iran Strikes After General Cites Effectiveness Limit and Missile Depletion

US Central Command halts bombardment as strikes reach effectiveness limits. Missile inventory depletion and diplomatic efforts aim to reopen Strait of Hormuz, shifting focus to coalition building.

Woofun AI reports that General Frank Cooper, Commander of US Central Command, stated current military actions against Iran have reached their "effectiveness limit" prompting a halt to bombardment near the Strait of Hormuz. This assessment influenced President Trump's decision to pause operations, with no new US attacks launched since last Friday and Iran suspending counter-actions in the Gulf region.

General Mark Milley warned that depleting missile interception inventories could compromise defense capabilities for US and allied territories.

Meanwhile, UN Ambassador Mike Waltz described the ceasefire as creating "space for diplomacy." Iranian officials are negotiating with Oman regarding a ceasefire and reopening the strait, while the US and UK plan a London meeting to discuss an international navigation security coalition.