Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, presented President Trump with a plan for a 10-14 day air campaign against Iran, according to a report by Channel 14 journalist Noam Amir. The operation aims to severely damage Iran's missile infrastructure and shift the military balance. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports the plan, while Trump is also weighing the possibility of renewing diplomatic talks.
A new report from Channel 14 journalist Noam Amir adds significant details to the Pentagon's internal debate over a potential escalation in Iran. According to the report, Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), personally presented President Trump with a plan for a 10–14 day air campaign aimed at severely damaging Iran's missile infrastructure. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports the plan, while Trump is also considering renewing diplomatic talks with Tehran—a detail not previously reported. No final decision has been made.
The Wall Street Journal first revealed the existence of such a plan early Thursday morning (01:46 Jerusalem), reporting that CENTCOM had drafted an intensive strike campaign. Subsequent reports from the same outlet added that the plan is designed to degrade Iran's missile capabilities while avoiding overstretching the U.S. military's dwindling interceptor inventory, and that Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Kaine has expressed reservations about resuming hostilities. The Zioneer relayed those details earlier this morning.
The plan comes against the backdrop of a sustained CENTCOM air campaign that has included multiple waves of strikes across Iran over recent weeks. The Zioneer has reported on consecutive nights of operations, including strikes on command centers, naval units, and missile sites. President Trump has previously stated that U.S. military operations against Iran could last two to three weeks.
It remains unclear whether Trump will approve the plan, and the internal debate over the scope and timing of any escalation continues. The possibility of a diplomatic track remains on the table as an alternative.
6 developments
- Developingynet: Trump Weighs Up to Two Weeks of Intense Strikes on Iran
- DevelopingWSJ: US military prepared comprehensive plan for all-out war with Iran
- StrongTrump says US military operations against Iran could last two to three weeks
- StrongTrump leans toward expanding operations against Iran, ynet reports
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