Report: CENTCOM Chief Presents Trump with Iran Strike Options

Admiral Brad Cooper made a rare visit to the White House to present the president with military options, in a meeting attended by Defense Secretary Hegseth.

The commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, visited the White House and presented President Donald Trump with options for military action and renewed strikes against Iran, as reported by Haaretz and Walla, citing The Wall Street Journal.

The meeting was also attended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior defense officials. Outlets noted that the commander's personal visit to Washington is unusual, as he rarely briefs the president in person.

Concurrently, The Jerusalem Post reported that Trump dismissed claims regarding diplomatic outreach by Vice President JD Vance to Iran, asserting the communication pertained solely to medical equipment. Further details regarding the military options presented have not yet been released.