The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, Nov. 7, citing U.S. officials and sources familiar with the matter, that Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM commander, presented Donald Trump with military options against the Islamic Republic in a face-to-face meeting at the White House.
According to this report, this meeting was held in a situation where Washington is considering the possibility of resuming large-scale military operations against Tehran.
The Wall Street Journal wrote that Cooper's personal appearance at the White House to give a military briefing to Trump was a rare move.
US Secretary of War Pete Heggst and Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Army Dan Cain were also present at this meeting.
According to some knowledgeable sources, the meeting was also attended by several other members of the American cabinet and other issues were discussed in addition to military options against the Islamic Republic.