U.S.-Iran War Enters Tactical Pause as Casualties Surpass 600, CENTCOM Doubts Efficacy

The United States temporarily suspended its air campaign against Iran, and Iran announced it would halt strikes as long as the U.S. does not resume attacks. CENTCOM's commander reportedly advised President Trump that strikes near the Strait of Hormuz were no longer effective. The Pentagon quietly updated its official casualty database to reflect more than 600 U.S. casualties in the Iran war, including 4 killed and 142 wounded added in a recent silent update. Trump publicly dismissed reports of munitions shortages, telling the Wall Street Journal the U.S. has 'far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need.' Oil prices fell and U.S. stock futures rallied on the pause.