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30 Apr 2026, 04:05

According to Axios, citing two informed sources, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to receive a report on new plans for potential military action against the Iranian regime from CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper on Thursday.

Cooper had previously presented a similar report to Trump on February 26, just two days before the United States and Israel began their war against Iran. One source close to Trump indicated that that meeting influenced his decision to enter the war.

According to three informed sources, CENTCOM has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" attacks against the Iranian regime. Another plan expected to be presented to Trump focuses on controlling part of the Strait of Hormuz to reopen it for commercial shipping. One source mentioned that such an operation could also involve ground forces.

Another option that has been previously discussed and may be considered in this meeting is special forces operations to secure and control high-enriched uranium stockpiles in Iran. Trump told Axios on Wednesday that he views a naval blockade against Iran as "somewhat more effective than bombing."

Two sources have told Axios that Trump currently sees this blockade as his main leverage, but if Iran continues to resist, he will also consider military action. U.S. military planners are also considering the possibility of retaliatory military action by the Iranian regime against U.S. forces in the region in response to this blockade.

According to sources, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley is also expected to attend the meeting on Thursday. The White House has not responded to requests for comment.
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