U.S. Media Reports: Trump Holds Meeting in the White House Situation Room, Considering Plans for "Devastating Strikes" Against Iran
The U.S. Axios news website reported on the 14th, citing three informed sources, that President Trump held a meeting in the White House Situation Room on the 14th to discuss plans for a large-scale offensive against Iran, stating that "the scale will be broader than the current operations around the Strait of Hormuz."
The report stated that the meeting discussed strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, with the core topic being "a new plan for devastating strikes on Iran's strategic targets." "Trump seems willing to escalate the war to cause enough destruction to force Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept his demands regarding nuclear issues."
Attendees of the meeting included Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Rubio, Secretary of Defense Esper, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Milley, CIA Director Haspel, and U.S. Special Envoy Hook, among others.
Before convening the meeting, Trump gave an exclusive interview to Fox News, stating that U.S. military strikes against Iran would continue "until I say enough." Unless Iran returns to the negotiating table, U.S. forces will strike its bridges and power plants next week. Trump also indicated that he does not rule out the possibility of sending ground troops to Iran.
Reporter: Lin Xiaochun
President Trump convened a meeting at the White House on October 14, 2023, to discuss a large-scale military strike plan against Iran. The proposed operation aims to be more extensive than current actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Key officials, including Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Rubio, participated in the discussions, which included the potential deployment of ground troops if Iran does not return to negotiations.
- Trump held a meeting in the White House to discuss military action against Iran.
- The proposed strike would be larger than current operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Key officials present included Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Rubio.
- Trump indicated a willingness to escalate military action until Iran complies with U.S. demands.
- Ground troops deployment to Iran is a possibility being considered.