‘Operation Sledgehammer’: Trump Threatens Fresh Strikes After Inconclusive Iran Summit with Xi Jinping

The Trump administration is developing contingency plans for a potential return to large-scale military action against Iran, considering 'Operation Sledgehammer' as a potential campaign name. Military preparations are escalating between the US and Israel, raising concerns about renewed strikes against Iran. Despite stalled negotiations, the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint, and international energy prices remain elevated.