According to a report by CNN on July 10th, local time, several American officials revealed that the United States is currently working through behind-the-scenes diplomacy to ease the tensions in the US-Iran conflict. However, the military has been prepared to take military action tonight. If necessary, the US military could immediately resume attacks against Iran.
Reports indicate that a U.S. official stated that the current strategy of the United States is to pause temporarily after carrying out attacks, in order to prevent the situation from escalating further and to gain time for diplomatic mediation. At the same time, the U.S. still retains a list of potential targets as leverage for pressure on Iran and in negotiations.
Several American officials told CNN that although the US military has completed the preparations for possible air strikes tonight, they are still focusing on diplomatic means and hope to ease the situation through negotiations.
According to reports by CNN reporters on the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, earlier that day, crew members on board were loading weapons onto the carrier-based fighter jets, and pilots conducted drills for potential strike operations.
The Lincoln is carrying the United States Navy’s 9th Naval Air Wing and is flying in a formation. Website of the United States Naval Association
Reports state that the captain of the USS Lincoln informed thousands of crew members that the situation in the region is escalating, and he asked all personnel to maintain a high level of vigilance. In addition to preparing for possible offensive operations, the carrier-based fighter jets continued to carry out routine defense missions, with aircraft taking off both during the day and at night.
