The commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Adm. Brad Cooper, has presented President Donald Trump with a plan for an intensive air campaign against Iran that could last between 10 and 14 days, The Wall Street Journal said, APA reports.
According to the report, the proposed operation is aimed at significantly degrading Iran's missile capabilities through sustained airstrikes. Sources familiar with the matter said Trump is weighing his response following Iran's latest missile attack on U.S. forces and is considering two main options: approving Cooper's broader military plan or authorizing more limited strikes while leaving room for diplomacy.
The newspaper said CENTCOM launched strikes against dozens of targets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday night, including command centers, missile facilities, and drone infrastructure. The command described the operation as a "powerful response" to Iran's recent missile attack on American forces.
According to the report, Cooper believes that a large-scale air campaign would substantially weaken Iran's ability to launch further missile attacks against U.S. forces and allies in the region.
However, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine has reportedly taken a more cautious approach, warning the administration about the declining stockpile of U.S. air defense interceptors and the potential risks such shortages could pose to American military commitments worldwide.
The report notes that internal discussions within the Trump administration over the scope of further military action against Iran are ongoing, while some lawmakers on Capitol Hill have warned that an expanded air campaign could draw the United States into a prolonged and difficult conflict.
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