Is Trump Planning Airstrikes on Iran? Inside the Latest Military Report

Lee Ji-hyun | 2026.05.03

Translation result

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly been briefed on a new military operations plan targeting Iran. On May 1 (local time), Israeli media reported that the day before, CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper and Joint Chiefs official Dan Kane spent roughly 45 minutes briefing President Trump on a plan that included consideration of a “final strike.” The outlet said a similar briefing was held two days before the outbreak of the current conflict, suggesting the president may be weighing a resumption of airstrikes against Iran. Yonhap News TV — tips and inquiries: KakaoTalk/LINE jebo23; Ji-hyun Lee (ji@yna.co.kr)