Trump is considering sending special forces to Iran and launching strikes against infrastructure
U.S. President Donald Trump is awaiting a report from Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), regarding possible military operations against Iran.
Axios reports this, citing sources.
According to the publication’s sources, the U.S. military command has prepared several scenarios for potential actions, including a short series of powerful airstrikes on Iranian territory, including infrastructure targets; an operation to control part of the Strait of Hormuz to restore commercial shipping; and an option involving ground forces.
Separately, as Axios notes, the scenarios under discussion may include a U.S. special forces operation aimed at seizing stocks of highly enriched uranium on Iranian territory. Sources emphasize that these are preliminary plans that will be presented to the president for consideration.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump stated his intention to continue a full naval blockade of Iran until an agreement is signed that addresses Washington’s demands regarding Tehran’s nuclear program.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to prepare for a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, seeking to maximize economic pressure on Iran. The conflict has been ongoing for three months, and the new strategy could significantly alter the balance of power in the region.
Prior to this, French President Emmanuel Macron announced active diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. During a visit to Andorra, he emphasized that he is negotiating with both Donald Trump and the Iranian side to resolve the energy crisis “at its root.”
Iran has presented the United States with a new proposal to resolve the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and end the war. At the same time, Tehran is proposing to postpone nuclear negotiations to a later stage.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran continues to attempt to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that such approaches are unacceptable to the United States and underscored the importance of freedom of navigation in the region.
