Woofun AI reports that U.S. officials stated President Trump is considering expanding military operations against Iran following consultations with senior aides. Proposed measures include intensified airstrikes, deploying ground forces to seize islands near the Strait of Hormuz, and striking sites linked to secret nuclear activities. This follows a U.S. maritime blockade in the Arabian Gulf on July 15, which halted an oil tanker bound for Iran. An Iranian military spokesperson asserted that reopening the waterway requires U.S. compliance with a memorandum of understanding and adherence to Iranian regulations in the Strait of Hormuz.

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