The United States government is reportedly considering several\nmilitary options against Iran if the ceasefire fails. Reports indicate\nthat the strikes would target senior figures in Tehran deemed to be\nobstructing negotiations.<\/p>\n
CNN, citing sources familiar with the discussions as reported by\ndetikNews on Friday (24\/4\/2026), stated that one of the options under\nconsideration involves attacks on specific leaders within Iran\u2019s\nmilitary. One such target is Ahmad Vahidi, who serves as the supreme\ncommander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).<\/p>\n
In addition to targeting individuals, US military planners are\npreparing broader scenarios focused on the maritime capabilities of the\nMullah State. CNN reported that these scenarios include \u201cdynamic\ntargeting\u201d of assets around the Strait of Hormuz, the southern Arabian\nGulf, and the Gulf of Oman, encompassing fast attack boats, minelaying\nvessels, and other asymmetric tools used by Tehran to disrupt shipping\nlanes.<\/p>\n
The Strait of Hormuz has been a primary pressure point since the US\nand Israel attacked Iran on 28 February. Iran\u2019s decision to close Hormuz\nhas shaken the global oil market and complicated US President Donald\nTrump\u2019s efforts to control inflation.<\/p>\n
In its report, CNN stated that previous US operations had focused on\ntargets within Iranian territory. However, the latest plans will shift\nattention to concentrated strikes on strategic maritime points. Sources\nwarned, however, that military action alone may not be sufficient to\nquickly reopen the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnless you can definitively prove that 100 percent of Iran\u2019s\nmilitary capabilities are destroyed\u2026 it will depend on how much risk\n[Trump] is willing to accept,\u201d a source familiar with the planning told\nCNN.<\/p>\n
Another escalation pathway under consideration is striking dual-use\ninfrastructure, including energy facilities, to pressure Iran back to\nthe negotiating table. According to CNN, US officials have warned that\nsuch steps would represent a significant and controversial\nescalation.<\/p>\n
A US Department of Defense official declined to comment on specific\nplans. He only told CNN: \u201cThe US military continues to provide options\nto the President, and all options remain on the table.\u201d<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/us-considers-attacking-irans-revolutionary-guard-commander-1777031533", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }