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Jewish News 24 · Oct 29, 2026

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REPORT - CENTCOM CHIEF BRIEFS TRUMP ON IRAN NAVAL BLOCKADE AND MILITARY OPERATIONS: U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper briefed President Trump at the White House Thursday on the effectiveness of the U.S. naval blockade against Iran, oil tanker operations in the Strait of Hormuz, and ongoing economic pressure on Tehran, Axios reports. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine attended. The meeting comes as Washington prepares for possible renewed military strikes after the midterm elections while Qatar leads diplomatic efforts to prevent another escalation. Iran continues to demand that the U.S. lift its blockade and release frozen funds before nuclear negotiations resume.

REPORT - CENTCOM CHIEF BRIEFS TRUMP ON IRAN NAVAL BLOCKADE AND MILITARY OPERATIONS: U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper briefed President Trump at the White House Thursday on the effectiveness of the U.S. naval blockade against Iran, oil tanker operations in the Strait of Hormuz, and ongoing economic pressure on Tehran, Axios reports. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine attended. The meeting comes as Washington prepares for possible renewed military strikes after the midterm elections while Qatar leads diplomatic efforts to prevent another escalation. Iran continues to demand that the U.S. lift its blockade and release frozen funds before nuclear negotiations resume.

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