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Donald Trump is reportedly reviewing plans for possible fresh military strikes against Iran after returning from his recent visit to China, according to multiple media reports. The discussions inside the White House and Pentagon have reportedly intensified as diplomatic efforts with Tehran remain stalled and tensions continue rising around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program.
Reports suggest Pentagon officials have prepared several military options under what some media outlets are calling “Epic Fury 2.0,” referring to a possible continuation or expansion of earlier U.S. military operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure. Officials reportedly drafted plans for renewed airstrikes, expanded naval deployments, and possible special operations missions if negotiations with Tehran fail completely.
The renewed military discussions come shortly after Trump’s meetings with Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump said both the United States and China agreed that Iran should not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open for global shipping. However, China publicly stopped short of openly supporting military pressure on Iran and instead called for stability and dialogue.
One of the biggest concerns for Washington remains the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. Iran has continued limiting some maritime traffic after earlier military confrontations involving the United States and Israel. Global energy markets remain highly sensitive to developments in the region because any major disruption to the strait could sharply increase oil prices and affect international trade.
According to reports, Pentagon planners are considering multiple scenarios if tensions escalate further. One option reportedly involves intensified bombing campaigns targeting missile facilities, military command centers, and underground nuclear infrastructure. Another possible contingency discussed in reports includes special operations missions aimed at securing highly enriched uranium believed to be stored at sensitive Iranian nuclear sites.
Trump reportedly dismissed Iran’s latest diplomatic proposal during conversations with reporters aboard Air Force One. He warned that his “patience is running out” and repeated demands that Iran abandon efforts connected to nuclear weapons development. Iranian officials, meanwhile, said their armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any new military action by the United States or its allies.
Military analysts say the situation remains extremely dangerous because both sides continue increasing pressure while diplomacy struggles to produce results. More than 50,000 American troops, multiple warships, aircraft carriers, and combat aircraft reportedly remain positioned across the Middle East as part of ongoing U.S. military readiness operations.
Despite the strong military posture, experts say Trump also faces political and economic pressure at home. Rising oil prices, concerns about another long conflict in the Middle East, and growing debate in Washington over military spending have complicated the administration’s calculations. Analysts believe the White House may still prefer a negotiated agreement if Iran agrees to reopen shipping routes and reduce nuclear tensions.
Security experts warn that even limited new strikes could trigger wider regional instability involving Iranian-backed armed groups, attacks on shipping routes, and retaliation across the Middle East. As a result, global governments and financial markets are now closely watching whether diplomacy can still prevent another major military escalation in the region.