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CENTCOM commander says ready for contingencies on Iran
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: Adm. Brad Cooper told lawmakers he is ready to execute a broad range of contingencies depending on negotiations.
WHO: Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander
WHAT: Says he is ready to execute a broad range of contingencies depending on how negotiations go
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 3:57 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He said the contingencies would depend on how negotiations proceed
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