US military to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, Axios reports

Published April 30, 2026 Updated April 30, 2026 09:06am

President Donald Trump will receive a briefing from the leader of the US Central Command, Brad Cooper, on new plans for potential military action against Iran, reports Reuters citing Axios.

The report cited unidentified sources. The White House and the US Central Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

CENTCOM has prepared a plan for a “short and powerful” wave of strikes on Iran, likely including infrastructure targets, Axios reported, citing sources.

Another plan expected to be shared with Trump is focused on taking over part of the Strait of Hormuz to reopen it to commercial shipping, the report added, saying such an operation may involve ground forces.

Washington hopes to make Iran more flexible at the negotiating table on nuclear issues, Axios reported.

Another option that might come up in the briefing is a special forces operation to secure Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, Axios said. Trump has cited Iran’s nuclear program as an imminent threat.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine is also expected to attend Thursday’s briefing, Axios reported.

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