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Trump Administration Prepares Military Strike Options Against Iran to Break Stalled Negotiations

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US Central Command has prepared plans for new strikes on Iran as negotiations remain deadlocked, with President Trump rejecting Iranian proposals to lift the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Military Planning

CENTCOM Strike Plans – US Central Command has prepared a plan for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iran in hopes of breaking the negotiating deadlock. According to sources, President Trump is set to be briefed on the new plans today by CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper.

Trump's Blockade Strategy

Rejecting Iranian Proposal – Trump told Axios that he is rejecting the Iranian proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz and lift the blockade, while postponing nuclear talks to a later stage. Trump praised the efficacy of the blockade, saying "The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing. They are choking like a stuffed pig."

Iran's Response

Iranian Defiance – A senior Iranian security source said the US blockade "will soon be met with practical and unprecedented action." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denounced the blockade as "an extension of military operations against a nation," calling the continuation "intolerable."

Naval Movements

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will leave the Middle East in coming days and return to its home port in Virginia, according to US officials.

Maritime Coalition

The Trump administration is seeking international partners for a new "Maritime Freedom Construct" coalition to enable navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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