US expert: four factors behind Washington's pause in military action against Iran

US affairs expert Aqil Abbas has explained the reasons behind the United States’ decision to suspend military operations against Iran.

Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Abbas said that warnings about US munitions shortages were not the main reason for the decision, noting that the US still has sufficient interceptor munitions.

He added that the United States will not abandon its military strategy, which ensures the American military can fight two wars simultaneously. Abbas pointed to indications, conveyed through intermediaries, of Iranian readiness to move beyond the Strait of Hormuz crisis and address other issues.

Abbas also stated that the US is closely monitoring the course of Iranian-Omani talks and has the impression that there is some progress through positions it considers acceptable regarding the Strait of Hormuz as an international waterway and the issue of imposing transit fees.

Mediators between the US and Iran are working to support negotiations in hopes of ending military confrontations. Reports indicate that Washington is preparing for both scenarios—military conflict or negotiations—while expecting Iran to show greater flexibility if it is sincere in its commitment to the outcomes of the talks.

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