U.S. considers further strikes to block Iran’s missile rebuilding

The Trump administration is considering periodic strikes around the Strait of Hormuz as Iran rebuilds military capabilities there, Axios reported, citing three U.S. officials.

The options under review include limited military action intended to prevent Iran from restoring its anti-ship missiles, radar systems and air defenses. U.S. Central Command reportedly believes those capabilities are being rebuilt inside the strategic waterway.

Concern increased after Iran fired an anti-aircraft missile at a U.S. F-35 that had been escorting ships through the strait. The missile did not come close enough to threaten the aircraft, one U.S. official said, but it signaled that Iran was restoring its military capacity.

Central Command drafted an operation targeting the Strait of Hormuz and secured approval from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. It then presented the plan to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the White House, including discussion of repeated strikes.

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This missile did not come close enough to threaten the F-35, but it was a signal that Iran was trying to rebuild its military capabilities.