Scoop: Commanders to brief Trump on new Iran military options Thursday
Summary
President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing on new military plans regarding Iran from CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper. The plans may include striking Iranian infrastructure, securing key areas like the Strait of Hormuz, and possibly using special forces to target uranium stockpiles to push Iran back to negotiations.Key Facts
- The briefing will take place on Thursday and include new options for military action in Iran.
- One plan proposes a quick, strong wave of strikes on Iran’s infrastructure to break negotiation deadlocks.
- Another plan involves taking control of part of the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial shipping.
- A possible special forces mission could aim to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile.
- President Trump currently prefers a naval blockade as leverage but may consider military strikes if Iran does not change its position.
- U.S. military leaders are also preparing for possible Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces.
- Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine is expected to join the briefing.
- A similar briefing in February influenced Trump’s decision to start war with Iran.
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