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CENTCOM Chief Briefs Trump on Options for Bombing Iran

Adm. Brad Cooper made a rare in-person visit as the administration weighs new strikes and resumes major combat operations, officials said.

  • On Thursday, President Donald Trump received a briefing on military options for Iran from Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. commander in the Middle East, as the administration weighs resuming major combat operations.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine joined the rare session, which followed a separate White House meeting between military leaders and Vice President Vance on Wednesday.
  • The U.S. is sending additional air defenses and munitions to the region, while Trump recently raised the prospect of another "Epic Fury," referring to a previous U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran.
  • Sen. Chris Murphy warned that the classified plans are "insane," stating, "It will lead to devastating escalation and the likely destruction of our commitment to the rule of law."
  • Iran has warned it will attack U.S. and Gulf state targets if struck, though reports suggest Vice President Vance reached out to Iranians to discuss medical equipment shortages rather than peace negotiations.
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CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper personally provided Donald Trump with several options for attacking Iran, as reported by The Wall Street Journal with reference to White House officials. Admiral Brad Cooper came to Washington to present Trump with several plans to resume fighting.

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Before the interim elections, US President Trump doesn't want a new escalation in the Iran war. But what about the post-war period? According to reports, Trump is currently exploring the options.

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General Brad Cooper, Commander of the U.S. Central Command who oversees military attacks against Iran, briefed U.S. President Donald Trump directly at the White House regarding military options against Iran. This has led to speculation that a large-scale U.S. military attack on Iran is imminent. According to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report on the 29th

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For days, there have been reports of possible new attacks by the US and Israel in Iran, as well as efforts to find a diplomatic solution. Now, US media information on a rare meeting is available.

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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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