Senior White House Officials: CENTCOM's Two-Week Strike Plan on Trump's Desk

The reported 10-to-14-day strike plan, drafted by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, represents a potential transition from the current cycle of nightly attrition strikes to a concentrated strategic offensive. According to the briefing and prior reports by the Wall Street Journal, the primary military objective is to severely degrade Iran's ballistic missile program and production capabilities. This shift is intended to reduce the strain on the U.S. military's interceptor stocks by neutralizing threats at their source.

Netanyahu's Proposals and Economic Pressure

In addition to the military kinetic options, officials noted that Prime Minister Netanyahu has presented President Trump with a range of ideas to intensify economic distress within the Islamic Republic. These proposals include targeted strikes on Iran's ground supply routes. The strategic intent behind such actions is to exacerbate the regime's economic crisis, potentially driving Iranian citizens to the streets in a renewed attempt to challenge the government's stability.

Internal Deliberations and Frustration

White House officials described President Trump as increasingly frustrated with the lack of a decisive outcome in the ongoing confrontation with Iran. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Admiral Cooper reportedly support the expanded air campaign, the plan faces internal reservations from General Dan Kaine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As The Zioneer has reported earlier, Trump has previously signaled he is "close to making a decision" on a massive attack, yet he continues to weigh these military options against potential diplomatic tracks. The officials emphasized that the President is determined to see progress and break the current deadlock.