US expert: Four key factors behind Washington's pause on Iran military action
Aqil Abbas says the US paused military operations against Iran due to strategic and diplomatic considerations, not ammunition shortages.
Key Takeaways
AIUS affairs expert Aqil Abbas has outlined the reasons behind the United States' decision to suspend military operations against Iran.
Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Abbas said warnings about US ammunition shortages were not the main factor, as the US has sufficient interceptor munitions.
He added that the US will not abandon its military strategy, which ensures the American military can fight two wars simultaneously. He noted that Iran has shown, through intermediaries, a readiness to move past the Strait of Hormuz crisis and then open other files.
Abbas also said the US is closely monitoring Iranian-Omani talks and has the impression that progress is being made through acceptable positions regarding the Strait of Hormuz as an international strait and the issue of transit fees.
Mediators between the US and Iran are working to support negotiations in hopes of ending military confrontations. Reports indicate the US is preparing for both possible scenarios—military conflict or negotiations—and that Iran may show greater flexibility if it is sincere in committing to the outcomes of the talks.
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