WSJ: The U.S. Commander With a Two-Week Plan to Escalate Strikes in Iran
Admiral Brad Cooper wants 10 to 14 days of strikes to cripple Iran’s missile arsenal, while U.S. officials weigh broader attacks than earlier retaliation.
- Central Commander Admiral Brad Cooper proposed 10 to 14 days of 'crippling' strikes against Iran to force surrender, according to The Wall Street Journal. The campaign aims to cripple Iran's missile capabilities beyond previous tit-for-tat strikes.
- Earlier US-Israeli bombardment failed to destroy Iran's arsenal, with the nation retaining around 70 per cent of its missiles and 75 per cent of its mobile launchers. This resilience prompted Cooper's escalatory proposal.
- Staff Chairman General Dan Caine urged caution, arguing that low missile stockpiles would make the war riskier rather than prevent a resumption of hostilities, according to The Journal. This internal divide reflects competing strategic visions.
- Experts warn that reopening the Strait of Hormuz would require thousands of additional soldiers and more warships, while prolonged conflict risks severe regional economic damage and instability. Resource constraints complicate the operation's feasibility.
- President Trump has previously paused bombing campaigns when assessments showed further strikes would yield diminishing returns, and he once abandoned plans to invade Kharg Island to dismantle Iran's nuclear programme. His decision on Cooper's proposal remains pending.
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Hindustan TimesThe U.S. Commander With a Two-Week Plan to Escalate Strikes in Iran
The commander of the US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, has formulated a plan for a large-scale air campaign against Iran that will last between 10 and 14 days. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, the goal of the operation is to cripple the regime's missile system in Tehran and move from a policy of spotty responses to a continuous offensive campaign. The goal is to reach a point where the US and the countries of the region…
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