US plans strikes on Iran’s Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails - CNN

The US military is preparing contingency plans to strike Iranian defenses in the Strait of Hormuz if the fragile ceasefire collapses, CNN reported on Thursday.

Officials are focused on neutralizing Iranian mines, fast-attack boats, and coastal threats to keep the critical waterway open for global oil shipments, the report said.

“Due to operations security, we do not discuss future or hypothetical movements,” a Defense Department official told CNN when asked about target planning. “The US military continues to provide the President options, and all options remain on the table.”