CENTCOM Commander Briefs Trump on Final Blow Strike Plan Against Iran
On April 30, 2026, CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper briefed President Donald Trump on a proposed 'short and powerful' wave of strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure and leadership. The plan, presented in the Situation Room, included options for ground operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz and the deployment of 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missiles. This briefing occurs amid a 60-day War Powers deadline and a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports that officials claim has successfully restricted exports.
Date: April 30, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Fox News / Axios