US media: Trump to receive briefing on new plans for action against Iran on Thursday, including strong strikes and partial control of the Strait of Hormuz

Odaily Planet Daily News Two sources said that Trump plans to receive a briefing from CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla on Thursday, covering new plans for potential military action against Iran. The briefing indicates that Trump is seriously considering resuming large-scale combat operations to break the negotiation deadlock or deliver a decisive blow before ending the war. Three sources said CENTCOM has prepared a plan for "short but powerful" strikes against Iran, potentially targeting infrastructure. The expectation is that Iran will then show greater flexibility on the nuclear issue and return to the negotiating table. Another plan expected to be presented to Trump involves controlling parts of the Strait of Hormuz to restore commercial shipping traffic. One source said such actions could include ground forces. Another option previously discussed and possibly raised in the briefing is conducting special forces operations to secure control of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. General Kurilla had given a similar briefing to Trump on February 26, and two days later, the US and Israel launched a war against Iran. A source close to Trump said it was that briefing that led to Trump's decision to go to war. (Jinshi)