Airstrikes to Last Two Weeks: What the US Attack on Iran Will Look Like

A Wall Street Journal report reveals that Trump is considering approving a large-scale aerial operation against Iran lasting 10–14 days, aimed at significantly damaging its missile array. The US security leadership is divided: CENTCOM commander supports a broad strike, while the Joint Chiefs chairman warns of escalation and a shortage of interceptors.

A Wall Street Journal report reveals that US President Donald Trump is considering approving a large-scale aerial operation against Iran lasting between 10 and 14 days, aimed at significantly damaging Iran's missile array. The plan was formulated by the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, who believes that the limited strikes carried out so far are insufficient to deter Iran. A decision is expected after consultations with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine. Caine warns of escalation and a shortage of air defense interceptors, while Cooper argues that a broad strike will reduce the need for interceptors in the future. Criticism is heard in Congress over expanding the operation. Trump has signaled a tendency toward escalation but is also considering a more limited response. According to the report, Israel may join the operation if Trump approves renewed fighting. In the previous round, Cooper requested six weeks but fighting was halted early; intelligence assessments determined that Iran retained some of its capabilities.