Central Command to brief Trump on new military options against Iran: Report

US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing Thursday from Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), on new plans for possible military action against Iran, Axios reported, citing familiar sources.

The move signals that Trump is seriously considering resuming military operations, either to break the deadlock in negotiations or to deliver a decisive strike before ending the conflict.

CENTCOM has prepared a plan for a short but intense wave of strikes on Iran, likely targeting infrastructure-related sites in an effort to break the negotiating impasse and push Tehran back to the table with greater flexibility regarding its nuclear program.

Another plan expected to be presented aims to secure part of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the continuity of commercial shipping. This could involve ground forces.

In addition, another option previously discussed and potentially under reconsideration involves a special forces operation to secure Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

Trump views the current blockade as his primary source of leverage but may resort to military action if Iran shows no response.