The United States Reportedly Considering 'Routine Strikes' Near the Strait of Hormuz Against Iranian Military Targets

BlockBeats News, September 1st. According to Axios citing three U.S. officials, the Trump administration is considering approving a military plan proposed by the U.S. Central Command to conduct a "periodic limited strike" on Iran's radars, air defense systems, and anti-ship missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iran from rebuilding its military capability to attack commercial ships.

The operation, known internally within the U.S. military as "mow the lawn," is designed to continuously and limitlessly weaken Iran's military facilities through limited military actions rather than initiating a large-scale war. Currently, Trump has not formally approved the plan, but the White House's attitude towards the proposal may change following Iran's recent missile strike on the U.S. military base in Jordan.

U.S. officials stated that Iran is attempting to restore its radar, air defense, and anti-ship missile capabilities, and the U.S. military believes it is necessary to maintain the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz through regular strikes. Earlier, the U.S. military has conducted strikes on Iranian military targets near the strait and carried out mine-clearing and escort operations.

If the plan is approved, it would mean that the U.S.'s military actions against Iran could transition from phased strikes to continuous, low-intensity military suppression, potentially escalating the U.S.-Iran situation and the risks to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.