United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has said that military strikes around the Strait of Hormuz are not effective. Cooper added that there was no point in continuing the strikes unless the US returned to major combat operations, according to Axios. This advice has allegedly impacted President Trump’s decision on Friday to pause US strikes against Iran, the sources said. US Pauses Iran Bombing Campaign As Saudi-Houthi Red Sea Front EruptsIran has also urged countries aiding the US to stop, or they will also become legitimate targets. If they cooperate, they will become definite and legitimate targets for us.”