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U.S. Strike Options for Iran Reportedly Ready for White House Decision

U.S. Central Command has options ready for further strikes on Iran if the White House authorizes action, according to people familiar with the planning. One account described several options presented to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and said President Donald Trump would keep his options open until a decision was necessary. A Pentagon official described preparing and presenting military options as the department’s role while declining to discuss hypothetical operations. The disclosure does not establish that Trump has authorized another strike or set an attack date.

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