The military action taken by Washington in the Persian Gulf made Iran step back and recalculate, Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) Kenneth McKenzie said.
Speaking to reporters in Baghdad, McKenzie said he is unsure whether U.S. military movements made a long-lasting impression on Tehran.
"It is my assessment that this has caused the Iranians to back up a little bit, but I'm not sure they are strategically backing down," The Associated Press cited him as saying.
"I hesitate to say that deterrence has been established. I don't actually believe the threat has diminished. I believe the threat is very real," McKenzie added.
US: Iran steps back in Persian Gulf region
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