Trump to Review New Iran Strike Options in High-Level CENTCOM Briefing
US officials are reportedly preparing military options against Iran as Trump receives CENTCOM briefing amid rising tensions.
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a high-level military briefing on Thursday from Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Brad Cooper, as Washington evaluates potential military responses involving Iran, according to a report by Axios. The briefing comes amid heightened strategic discussions within the US administration over next steps in the ongoing standoff with Tehran.
The Axios report states that CENTCOM has prepared operational plans described as a “short and powerful” series of strikes. These proposed actions are reportedly focused on key infrastructure targets inside Iran, reflecting contingency planning aimed at applying rapid military pressure while limiting the duration of direct engagement.
Among the broader options being reviewed, officials are also expected to discuss measures related to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. One proposal includes temporarily asserting control over sections of the waterway to ensure uninterrupted passage of shipping, a scenario that could potentially require the deployment of ground forces.
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Another plan under consideration involves a specialised special forces operation aimed at securing Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, according to sources cited in the report. The objective of such an operation would be to prevent the material from being moved or further developed amid escalating tensions. The developments follow reports that the US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports on April 13 after diplomatic talks held in Islamabad collapsed. The blockade has been described by the Trump administration as a pressure strategy intended to compel concessions, although officials have not ruled out further military escalation if negotiations remain stalled.
In response, Iran has reportedly suggested an interim arrangement that would involve reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the blockade, while deferring broader negotiations on its nuclear programme. Meanwhile, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi warned that Iran’s near weapons-grade uranium remains potentially accessible, stressing that verification remains essential for any agreement. “An agreement without verification is an illusion,” Grossi said, highlighting ongoing concerns over monitoring and transparency.
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