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[US Media: US Informed Iran in Advance About Escort Operation and Warned Against Interference] Odaily Planet Daily News – According to a U.S. official and a well-informed source, a senior official from the Trump administration informed Iran on Sunday about the U.S.'s upcoming operation to "escort" vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and warned Tehran not to interfere. This privately conveyed message indicates that the White House aims to reduce the risk of potential escalation. However, despite the warning, Iran has launched a series of attacks on U.S. Navy vessels, commercial ships, and the United Arab Emirates. On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Milley downplayed Iran's attacks, claiming that the ceasefire agreement remains in effect. Nevertheless, some U.S. and Israeli officials believe that if the diplomatic stalemate persists, President Trump may order a resumption of hostilities later this week. (AXIOS website)