— According to CNN, intensive diplomacy is currently underway behind the scenes to reduce tensions between the United States and Iran, and Washington is currently prioritizing negotiations over any additional military action.

The United States has intentionally adopted a strategy of strike and then stop to prevent escalation of tensions, while allowing diplomacy to work and keeping a list of potential targets as leverage.

Several officials told CNN that preparations for possible U.S. attacks have been made this evening if necessary, but for now, diplomacy is leading.