Trump weighs Iran strike plans from hours to weeks

President Donald Trump is considering resuming military operations against Iran to force Tehran back to negotiations, with White House discussions covering attack scenarios lasting from several hours to several weeks, according to The Atlantic. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine presented Trump and Vice President JD Vance with options including short strikes, multi-day campaigns against Iran's nuclear program, and prolonged operations targeting defense infrastructure. A naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is also under consideration as a pressure tool. Officials note that even a major campaign may not guarantee Iranian concessions, and new attacks could raise global oil prices or provoke retaliatory strikes. Trump hinted on November 1 that destroying one or two Iranian facilities would take only ten minutes, while Iran's supreme leader has ordered military preparations for potential renewed conflict.