There’s been no word from the new ruling junta in Thailand whether or not it wishes to continue cooperative exercises with the Air Force, PACAF commander Gen. Paul Hester said in an interview with Air Force Magazine. USAF conducts two major exercises with Thailand annually: Cobra Gold and Cope Tiger. He said he’d probably have some insight as to the future of the relationship later this fall, when exercise planning typically begins.
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, as the conflict with Iran flared up again—though officials say the ceasefire remains in effect.