From lame duck to hot duck; Why did Trump warn the Persian Gulf countries to "be prepared"? ▫ According to Eco-Iran, knowledgeable sources told the Wall Street Journal that the supreme commander of the United States in the Middle East informed President Donald Trump about military options against Iran on Thursday during his stay at the White House. The face-to-face meeting comes as the United States considers the possibility of resuming large-scale military operations. ▫ In addition to Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander, Secretary of Defense Pete Heggest and General Dan Cain, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, were also present at this meeting. According to some sources, other cabinet members also participated in this meeting and discussed issues such as the continuation of the blockade (imposed by the United States). According to one of those sources, this high-level meeting followed another meeting held at the White House on Wednesday, during which military officials met with Vice President J. Dee Vance. Full report on the Echo Iran website.

From lame duck to hot duck; Why did Trump warn the Persian Gulf countries to "be prepared"? ▫ According to Eco-Iran, knowledgeable sources told the Wall Street Journal that the supreme commander of the United States in the Middle East informed President Donald Trump about military options against Iran on Thursday during his stay at the White House. The face-to-face meeting comes as the United States considers the possibility of resuming large-scale military operations. ▫ In addition to Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander, Secretary of Defense Pete Heggest and General Dan Cain, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, were also present at this meeting. According to some sources, other cabinet members also participated in this meeting and discussed issues such as the continuation of the blockade (imposed by the United States). According to one of those sources, this high-level meeting followed another meeting held at the White House on Wednesday, during which military officials met with Vice President J. Dee Vance. Full report on the Echo Iran website.