트럼프, 호르무즈 ‘잔디 깎기’식 반복 타격 검토

President Donald Trump's administration is reviewing a plan to periodically strike Iran's military capabilities in the Hormuz Strait, often referred to as the "mowing the lawn" approach, according to sources. As the U.S. has shifted its strategy from military attacks to economic sanctions against Iran, there is a possibility of keeping limited military actions constant to ensure the safe transit of Hormuz Strait.

Axios reports that U.S. officials cite Trump and high-ranking military officers reviewing this plan. The plan, set up by the U.S. Central Command over the past week, aims to prevent Iran from rebuilding radar, missile defense systems, and long-range missile capabilities. The idea is that if Iran's military capabilities recover, they will be removed again.

This plan aims to reduce the risk of attacks on tankers and U.S. Navy ships, aircraft, and submarines in the Gulf of Oman, ensuring their safe passage. While the White House previously hesitated to approve this plan to avoid further escalation with Iran, a recent direct attack between the two countries led to a shift in the situation.

The U.S. military has targeted two launch sites of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps in Hormuz Strait with rockets, while Iran retaliated by launching a missile at a U.S. military base in Jordan. President Trump vowed to "hit them hard" in response, stating that there would be a response. U.S. Central Command's push for limited strikes is fueled by Iran's efforts to rebuild its military capabilities in Hormuz Strait.

Officials believe Iran is trying to acquire more accurate radar, missile defense systems, and long-range missile capabilities. Although an Iranian missile did not pose a serious threat to an F-35 jet, the U.S. military interpreted it as a signal of Iran's military strength restoration. President Trump has been raising the military pressure level, even posting an AI-generated video showing the destruction of Iran's largest oil export port, Harigh Island, on social media, warning that "Harigh Island is crumbling."

However, this was not a genuine military attack by the U.S. The plan, according to the Pentagon, focuses on removing limited military capabilities to maintain the transit of the Strait rather than destroying Iran's energy infrastructure. Iran has warned of a harsh response to further aggression but has also expressed willingness to negotiate a peaceful resolution.

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that this confrontation between the U.S. and Iran is a "limited and controlled clash," and that the U.S. will respond harshly if attacked again. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing the view that war is not beneficial for anyone, domestically, regionally, or globally, and calling for negotiations to resolve the issue.