General Discussion

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First, the president should direct Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of Centcom, to complete America’s military objectives. That means eliminating the remainder of Iran’s offensive military capabilities — including its ballistic missile, drone and defense industrial capability.

Second, once Iran’s offensive missile capacity has been fully suppressed, the United States can take Kharg Island — through which 90 percent or more of Iran’s oil flows. This will give Trump a stranglehold on Iran’s economy, which he can leverage to force the regime to allow the U.S. to come in and remove all of the country’s enriched uranium. If Iran does not agree, he can destroy the export infrastructure on the island, eliminating the regime’s ability to earn hard currency to rebuild its military and spread terror across the region.

Third, secure Iran’s enriched uranium by establishing a virtual perimeter around it. Declare any sites harboring what Trump calls “nuclear dust” to be no-go zones for the Iranian regime — a “circle of death” that will be monitored 24/7. Enforce the perimeter by killing any Iranian who enters that circle.

Fourth, carry out a final barrage of leadership strikes, eliminating the Iranian officials who had been spared for the purpose of negotiations. Iran’s leaders must be made to understand that their lives literally depend on reaching a negotiated settlement to Trump’s liking. If they refuse to do so, they will be killed.

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