President Trump is meeting with national security officials to discuss relaunching military strikes against Iran after calling their latest peace proposal "garbage." Tensions are peaking over the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane that the U.S. now claims to "control" despite ongoing Iranian interference.
To potentially bypass congressional oversight, the Pentagon is considering rebranding the conflict as "Operation Sledgehammer," which critics say would reset the 60-day legal clock for unauthorized war. Iran has countered by stating they cannot trust American negotiators, while regional neighbors like Kuwait report failed Iranian attacks on strategic infrastructure.
Observers expect a final decision on whether to escalate to full-scale air campaigns or expanded naval escorts immediately following Trump's upcoming trip to China.
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