US Considers Attacking Iran's Revolutionary Guard Commander

The United States government is reportedly considering several military options against Iran if the ceasefire fails. Reports indicate that the strikes would target senior figures in Tehran deemed to be obstructing negotiations.

CNN, citing sources familiar with the discussions as reported by detikNews on Friday (24/4/2026), stated that one of the options under consideration involves attacks on specific leaders within Iran’s military. One such target is Ahmad Vahidi, who serves as the supreme commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

In addition to targeting individuals, US military planners are preparing broader scenarios focused on the maritime capabilities of the Mullah State. CNN reported that these scenarios include “dynamic targeting” of assets around the Strait of Hormuz, the southern Arabian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman, encompassing fast attack boats, minelaying vessels, and other asymmetric tools used by Tehran to disrupt shipping lanes.

The Strait of Hormuz has been a primary pressure point since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February. Iran’s decision to close Hormuz has shaken the global oil market and complicated US President Donald Trump’s efforts to control inflation.

In its report, CNN stated that previous US operations had focused on targets within Iranian territory. However, the latest plans will shift attention to concentrated strikes on strategic maritime points. Sources warned, however, that military action alone may not be sufficient to quickly reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

“Unless you can definitively prove that 100 percent of Iran’s military capabilities are destroyed… it will depend on how much risk [Trump] is willing to accept,” a source familiar with the planning told CNN.

Another escalation pathway under consideration is striking dual-use infrastructure, including energy facilities, to pressure Iran back to the negotiating table. According to CNN, US officials have warned that such steps would represent a significant and controversial escalation.

A US Department of Defense official declined to comment on specific plans. He only told CNN: “The US military continues to provide options to the President, and all options remain on the table.”