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Top US general in Mideast reportedly briefs Trump on options for striking Iran
Adm. Brad Cooper outlined military options from limited strikes to major operations as U.S. forces in the Middle East number 35,000 to 40,000 amid stalled Iran talks.
- On Thursday, Navy Adm. Brad Cooper briefed President Donald Trump in Washington on possible military options related to Iran, with Gen. Dan Caine attending the session.
- As indirect talks continued in Geneva, Switzerland on Feb. 26, 2026, Iran's government resisted U.S. administration demands to halt uranium enrichment and cap ballistic missiles.
- Officials outlined both limited and large-scale options, including a limited strike on ballistic missile launchers and nuclear sites and a major, sustained operation, while U.S. ships and fighter jets were repositioned into striking distance, including USS Gerald R. Ford's carrier movement reported February 26, 2026.
- U.S. officials warn an attack could expose 35,000 to 40,000 U.S. troops in the region to retaliation, while some Republicans and senior Trump advisers privately urged Israel to lead a first strike, Politico reported.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe briefed top U.S. lawmakers in a classified session this past week, while Iran's foreign minister said `technical talks` will resume in Vienna next week.
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