WASHINGTON — US Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper will brief President Donald Trump on Thursday on plans for a possible new military operation against Iran, US media outlet Axios reported on Wednesday (April 29).
Axios published the report citing unnamed sources. Reuters reached out to the White House and US Central Command for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
Citing sources, Axios said CENTCOM has prepared a plan for “short and intensive” successive strikes on Iran. Iran’s infrastructure is among the new US targets in the strikes.
According to the report, the planned operation focuses on seizing part of the Strait of Hormuz and reopening it to commercial shipping. The operation could also involve ground forces.
The United States could also launch a special forces operation to secure Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
A ceasefire between Iran and the United States has been in effect since April 8, following more than a month of war. On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched surprise strikes on Iran. In response, Tehran attacked Israel and US bases in several Middle Eastern countries.
Strikes by US and Israeli forces in Iran, and extensive Israeli strikes in Lebanon, have killed thousands. Millions have been displaced.
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