Washington, April 16 -- Amid the ongoing fragile ceasefire holding, the US forces are using the pause in fighting to their full advantage, resetting troops, rearming, and preparing for a more than likely return to combat, even as Washington is aiming to hold a second round of negotiations with Iran.
At a Pentagon briefing after returning from West Asia. US Navy Admiral Brad Cooper said troops in the region remain "highly motivated, they're focused, they're vigilant and they're ready."More than halfway into the two-week ceasefire, he said forces are actively rearming, retooling and adjusting tactics on the ground, with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine stating while the ceasefire with Iran remains in place, troops are "po...