US plans strikes on Iran's Hormuz defenses if truce collapses

CNN reports that U.S. military officials are developing new contingency plans in case the ceasefire with Iran collapses, with a strong focus on operations around the Strait of Hormuz. The plans emphasize 'dynamic targeting' of Iran's capabilities in the strait, the southern Arabian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman, including potential strikes on fast attack boats, minelaying vessels, and other asymmetric assets. Unlike earlier phases of the conflict, these new options would involve a more concentrated campaign around key maritime chokepoints, though officials caution strikes alone are unlikely to immediately reopen the waterway. Additional options under consideration include strikes on dual-use infrastructure like energy facilities and targeting individual Iranian military leaders and officials seen as undermining negotiations.