"CENTCOM has prepared a plan for a 'short and powerful' wave of strikes on Iran, likely including infrastructure targets, to break the negotiating deadlock."
"Trump sees the naval blockade on Iran as 'somewhat more effective than the bombing' and considers military action if Iran does not yield."
"Another option discussed is a special forces operation to secure Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, highlighting the urgency of the situation."
CENTCOM has developed a strategy for a swift series of strikes on Iran, targeting infrastructure to prompt negotiations on nuclear issues. A plan to secure part of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping is also under consideration, potentially involving ground forces. Trump views a naval blockade as a more effective leverage than bombing but may resort to military action if Iran remains unyielding. Military planners are wary of possible Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces in the region.
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