[U.S. Central Command Denies Pushing for a New Round of Military Strikes Against Iran] BlockBeats News, August 14, U.S. Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins denied that senior military officials are pushing for a new round of military strikes against Iran. In an interview, Hawkins stated that reports claiming U.S. Central Command Commander Brad Cooper is advocating for a new round of strikes against Iran are 'pure fabrication and completely untrue.' (Xinhua News Agency)