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Trump to receive military briefing on potential strikes against Iran: report
Options reportedly include strikes on Iranian infrastructure, a mission in the Strait of Hormuz and a special forces operation targeting nuclear material.
Trump to receive military briefing on potential strikes against Iran: report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is joined by Adm. Brad Cooper as he speaks to members of the media during a press briefing, April 16 2026. [File] / AP

US President Donald Trump is set to receive a briefing on Thursday from CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine on new plans for potential military action against Iran, Axios reported, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.

Among the options to be presented are a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iranian infrastructure, a operation to seize part of the Strait of Hormuz to reopen it to commercial shipping, and a special forces mission to secure Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, Axios reported.

Trump told Axios on Wednesday that he views the current naval blockade as his primary leverage, but has not ruled out military action if negotiations remain stalled.

SOURCE:TRTWorld and agencies