Admiral Brad Cooper says the allies have “exceeded” their military objectives in the war with Iran US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Admiral Brad Cooper has praised Israel and Arab states hosting American bases as “exceptional” allies in the war against Iran. He made the remarks amid reports of a possible second round of peace talks this week, as a two-week truce is set to expire on Wednesday. During a press conference with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Thursday, Cooper