The U.S. Commander With a Two-Week Plan to Escalate Strikes in Iran

Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, prepared an option for a 10 to 14-day intensive airstrike campaign to cripple Iran's missile capability.

President Trump will decide between Cooper's high-end option or a more limited strike following Iran's surprise missile attack.

Critics warn any new air campaign risks dragging the U.S. deeper into war and depleting air-defensive munitions.

Trump has oscillated between diplomacy and threats to resume major combat operations in the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran.

Cooper's 'go big' approach aims to break the stalemate by sharply escalating air attacks beyond tit-for-tat strikes.