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‘You Need Creative Minds’: In a Desperate Pivot, CENTCOM Is Crowd-Sourcing Unconventional Ways To Punish Iran
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CENTCOM is turning to its own troops for unconventional ideas to punish Iran, a sign the United States military is running out of traditional options in its ongoing conflict.
According to CNN, a senior officer at U.S. Central Command sent an email last week to a broad group of military analysts, asking for “new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran.”
Timothy Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesperson, confirmed the command’s history of innovation but stopped short of detailing the brainstorming effort.
— Gabriel Perry KI5ZWB (@LordEruadan) August 3, 2026The email from CENTCOM suggests the military is desperate for fresh ideas.
One source familiar with the planning said, “You need creative minds at times – especially if you’re running out of conventional options.”