Axios reported that President Trump convened a Situation Room meeting to discuss plans for a large-scale attack on Iran, with planned strikes significantly wider in scope than the current military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting focused on new plans targeting strategic Iranian assets, according to sources.
The Axios report adds new detail to the escalating White House posture on Iran: President Trump chaired a Situation Room meeting that focused specifically on plans for strikes against strategic Iranian targets, with a scope wider than the current U.S. military operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday (07:11 Jerusalem) that three sources confirmed Trump convened the Situation Room for expanded strike plans. A subsequent bulletin at 11:17 detailed the meeting included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff, and Generals Caine and Hegseth. At 14:22, The Zioneer reported that Trump had ordered preparations for a massive strike on Iran.
The focus on strategic targets suggests a potential shift from the current maritime-focused operations to broader strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The White House has not issued an official statement. Iran has warned of retaliation against any nation enabling U.S. operations. The situation remains developing.
2 developments
- DevelopingTrump reportedly orders preparations for massive strike on Iran
- StrongNYT: Trump discussed expanding US strikes on Iran with senior advisors
- StrongWhite House report: Trump weighs immediate order for large-scale attack on Iran, including energy infrastructure
- DevelopingWSJ: Trump weighs three escalation options in Iran, including Kharg Island seizure, Mount Pikaks bombing
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