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Trump weighs limited strikes on Iran to secure Hormuz shipping lanes

President Trump is considering limited military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz to counter Iran's efforts to rebuild its missile and radar capabilities. This plan, developed by U.S. Central Command and supported by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, aims to prevent Iranian attacks on shipping. Recent escalations, including Iran's missile attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, may influence Trump's decision to approve the strikes. AI

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Trump weighs limited strikes on Iran to secure Hormuz shipping lanes

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Trump weighing limited strikes against Iran to curb Hormuz attacks

    <p>President Trump and his senior aides have been considering<strong> </strong>waging limited strikes in the Strait of Hormuz<strong> </strong>to prevent Iran from reconstituting its radar and missile capabilities<strong> </strong>to attack ships, according to three U.S. official…