The Wall Street Journal reports that CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper has prepared a two-week plan to escalate airstrikes in Iran, aiming to paralyze Iran's missile capability and reduce the U.S. need for defensive interceptor ammunition, according to Channel 12. It remains unclear whether President Trump has approved the plan, which is reportedly already drawing criticism within the U.S. administration.
Channel 12 reports, citing the Wall Street Journal, that CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper has drawn up a two-week operational plan to intensify the U.S. air campaign against Iran. The plan is designed to systematically degrade Iran's missile infrastructure, thereby reducing the need for American interceptor missiles. The Wall Street Journal report, which The Zioneer covered earlier this evening, noted that the plan represents a shift from nightly attrition strikes to a concentrated, time-bound offensive. The new Channel 12 report adds that the plan is already facing criticism within the U.S. administration and that it remains unclear whether President Trump has given approval.
The reported plan comes amid a sustained U.S. campaign against Iran that has included multiple waves of strikes throughout July 2026. As The Zioneer has reported, CENTCOM has completed consecutive nights of strikes targeting military infrastructure, naval assets, and missile sites. The campaign briefly paused for diplomatic efforts mediated by Oman before resuming this week. The Wall Street Journal report, now confirmed by an Israeli news outlet, suggests that the U.S. command is considering a more intensive phase of operations.
The scope of the plan and the specific targets remain classified. The criticism within the administration was not detailed in the report.
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