US Media: Trump to Be Briefed on New Iran Plan, May Deploy Hypersonic Missiles for First Time
According to US media reports, President Trump is expected to be briefed tomorrow on a new plan for operations against Iran by CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper. It is also reported that the US military has requested the deployment of 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missiles to strike targets deep within Iran.
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Focus News on US-Iran War
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(Washington, April 29, Central News Agency) According to the US news website Axios, President Trump will be briefed tomorrow by Commander Brad Cooper of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on a new plan for operations against Iran. It is rumored that the US military has also requested the deployment of 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missiles to strike targets deep within Iran.
Reuters reported that this article cited unnamed sources. The White House and US Central Command (CENTCOM) did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Axios quoted sources as reporting that CENTCOM has prepared a plan for a 'short and violent' strike against Iran, which may include infrastructure targets.
A fragile ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict began three weeks ago.
Trump had previously threatened to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure. International law experts state that such attacks could constitute war crimes. The 1949 Geneva Conventions on the humanitarian conduct of war explicitly prohibit attacks on facilities deemed essential for civilian survival.
The report added that another plan expected to be shared with Trump focuses on seizing parts of the Strait of Hormuz to reopen commercial shipping lanes, an action that might involve ground troops.
Axios reported that Washington hopes this will make Iran more flexible in negotiations on nuclear issues.
Axios pointed out that another option that might be presented in the briefing is a special forces operation to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile.
Trump has called Iran's nuclear program an imminent threat. Tehran denies seeking nuclear weapons but states that as a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran has the right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, including enrichment activities.
Axios reported that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine is also expected to attend tomorrow's briefing.
On the other hand, according to Bloomberg News, CENTCOM has requested that the Army's long-delayed 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missile be sent to the Middle East for potential operations against Iran, seeking to strike ballistic missile launchers deep within Iranian territory with longer-range systems.
If approved, this would mark the first time the US has deployed hypersonic missiles. This program is severely behind schedule, and with Russia and China having already deployed their versions of the weapon, the US has not yet declared this system to be fully operational.
A person directly familiar with the request, who asked not to be identified because they were discussing a request that had not yet been made public, said the 'Request for Forces' was justified because Iran had moved launchers out of range of 'Precision Strike Missiles,' which can strike targets more than approximately 482 kilometers away. CENTCOM declined to comment on the request. (Compiler: Li Peishan) 1150430
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(Washington, April 29, Central News Agency) According to the US news website Axios, President Trump will be briefed tomorrow by Commander Brad Cooper of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on a new plan for operations against Iran. It is rumored that the US military has also requested the deployment of 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missiles to strike targets deep within Iran.
Reuters reported that this article cited unnamed sources. The White House and US Central Command (CENTCOM) did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Axios quoted sources as reporting that CENTCOM has prepared a plan for a 'short and violent' strike against Iran, which may include infrastructure targets.
A fragile ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict began three weeks ago.
Trump had previously threatened to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure. International law experts state that such attacks could constitute war crimes. The 1949 Geneva Conventions on the humanitarian conduct of war explicitly prohibit attacks on facilities deemed essential for civilian survival.
The report added that another plan expected to be shared with Trump focuses on seizing parts of the Strait of Hormuz to reopen commercial shipping lanes, an action that might involve ground troops.
Axios reported that Washington hopes this will make Iran more flexible in negotiations on nuclear issues.
Axios pointed out that another option that might be presented in the briefing is a special forces operation to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile.
Trump has called Iran's nuclear program an imminent threat. Tehran denies seeking nuclear weapons but states that as a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran has the right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, including enrichment activities.
Axios reported that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine is also expected to attend tomorrow's briefing.
On the other hand, according to Bloomberg News, CENTCOM has requested that the Army's long-delayed 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missile be sent to the Middle East for potential operations against Iran, seeking to strike ballistic missile launchers deep within Iranian territory with longer-range systems.
If approved, this would mark the first time the US has deployed hypersonic missiles. This program is severely behind schedule, and with Russia and China having already deployed their versions of the weapon, the US has not yet declared this system to be fully operational.
A person directly familiar with the request, who asked not to be identified because they were discussing a request that had not yet been made public, said the 'Request for Forces' was justified because Iran had moved launchers out of range of 'Precision Strike Missiles,' which can strike targets more than approximately 482 kilometers away. CENTCOM declined to comment on the request. (Compiler: Li Peishan) 1150430
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