US military crowdsourcing new ‘creative’ ideas to pressure Iran as Trump extends campaign
The US military is crowdsourcing 'creative and unconventional' ideas from its analysts to pressure Iran, per a CNN report.
The appeal was sent by a senior officer in the intelligence branch of US Central Command (Centcom).
The move follows months of US military strikes that have not achieved core objectives against Iran's nuclear programme or its position on the Strait of Hormuz.
Centcom spokesperson Captain Timothy Hawkins said the command encourages innovative thinking, and Commander Admiral Brad Cooper seeks ideas from all ranks.
President Donald Trump has sent mixed signals, threatening more strikes but also exploring diplomatic options, while Iran denies any direct negotiations.
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