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A potential military operation against Iran is being considered, with plans likely to include precision strikes against critical infrastructure sites. One suggested strategy involves securing the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels. Additionally, there is a possibility of deploying ground forces to reopen vital oil routes.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to be briefed on Thursday by Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command, regarding these new military options, according to Axios, which cited anonymous sources. Neither the White House nor Centcom has officially commented on the reports yet.
Sources indicate that Centcom has prepared a swift, targeted campaign of strikes aiming to disable Iran’s key infrastructure, possibly including military and civilian sites. The ongoing Iran conflict, which commenced three weeks ago, was triggered when the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28. Iran retaliated with strikes against Israeli and Gulf state targets, including U.S. military bases, resulting in thousands of casualties and millions displaced.
Trump has previously issued threats to target Iran’s civilian infrastructure, a move critics warn could constitute war crimes under international law, which prohibits attacks on facilities essential for civilian survival. The plan to seize part of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping is also considered, potentially involving ground troops to restore the flow of oil through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, which handles about 20% of global oil and natural gas shipments.
The conflict has negatively impacted markets and driven oil prices upward, with the Strait’s traffic coming to nearly a halt. U.S. officials hope these actions will coax Iran into a more flexible stance at the negotiating table regarding its nuclear program.
Another possible operation involves special forces aiming to secure Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. While Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons, it maintains its right under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to develop peaceful nuclear technology, including enrichment.
Expected attendees at Thursday’s briefing include General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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