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US CENTCOM Chief Briefs Trump on Possible 'Final Blow' Against Iran: Fox News

The briefing reviewed strike plans that could hit Iran’s military assets and leadership, while oil prices briefly jumped above $126 a barrel, reports said.

  • On Thursday, US Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper briefed President Donald Trump in the Situation Room on potential 'final blow' strike options against Iran, outlining a 'short and powerful wave of strikes' should combat operations resume.
  • The vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed two months into the US-Israeli war on Iran, choking off 20% of global oil and gas supplies and sending energy prices surging amid recession concerns.
  • French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Friday that an international maritime mission in the Strait of Hormuz would begin operations once conditions allow, emphasizing the mission is 'strictly defensive' and will not participate in US-led operations.
  • Iran threatened 'long and painful strikes' on US positions if Washington renews attacks, while Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday that quick results from talks are not realistic regardless of mediator.
  • Reports of the strike briefing spurred oil price volatility, with the benchmark Brent crude contract hitting more than $126 before slipping, while the Pentagon is considering deploying advanced weapons systems like the 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missile.
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Trump Receives Briefing on New Military Operation Considering Final Blow to Iran It has been reported that the U.S. military briefed U.S. President Donald Trump on new military operation plans against Iran. According to Israel's N12 TV on the 1st, Brad of Central Command (CENTCOM), who oversees U.S. military operational plans in the Middle East,

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In conflict with the Islamist regime in Iran, US President Donald Trump seems to be switching into attack mode. After a briefing by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), a tough plan is on the president's desk: a targeted military "final strike" that could finally destroy the remaining terrorist structures of Tehran. In Washington, there is obviously enough of Tehran's little games. If the mullahs don't finally turn in and agree to a deal, it will b…

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uk-times.com broke the news on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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