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(CNN)-- Two sources told CNN that US President Donald Trump is receiving proposals and options regarding expanding military operations against Iran, including during a meeting held Tuesday in the White House Situation Room, which focused on "ways to intensify efforts to break Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz."

Trump publicly stated his intention to direct stronger strikes against Iran in the coming week, threatening to target civilian infrastructure and possibly energy facilities.

Behind the scenes, Trump is discussing with senior officials various scenarios for future military action, hoping to find ways to pressure Iran and force it to succumb to US demands, after current efforts have failed to subdue Tehran.

Over the past five days, the United States has conducted daily strikes targeting Iranian sites along the Strait of Hormuz, including a Wednesday strike on the small island of Greater Tunb located in the strait, which is used as a base for the Iranian military.

Officials explained that the goal of these strikes is to undermine Iran's ability to prevent commercial ships from transiting the waterway, but they also noted that destroying targets such as missile launch pads and radars could pave the way for broader US military operations that Trump is considering.

According to officials, Trump is currently considering the option of launching an operation to seize Kharg Island - a vital hub for Iranian exports - and bombing underground complexes in the "Jabel Baik Ax" area, which are believed to be linked to Iran's nuclear program.

Trump confirmed his interest in these two targets during interviews this week, although he hinted that the ground operation to seize Kharg Island might be undertaken by another country.

He said in a statement to Fox News: "We have other parties that will carry out the ground campaign on our behalf," without going into further details.

Trump has previously shown - both publicly and in private conversations - a readiness to escalate, but later backed down. However, he has become frustrated that Iran has not bowed to the "red lines" he set regarding the nuclear file, and continues to restrict navigation through the strait.

The US president's position has fluctuated between questioning Iran's readiness to negotiate a deal, and claiming that Tehran is prepared to return to the negotiating table.

On Wednesday, during an event for the defense industry sector in Pennsylvania, he said: "They very much want to reach a settlement, they do not like what we are doing, and they really want to reach a settlement, and we will see whether we will reach an agreement with them or we will settle the matter completely."

Trump had expressed a different viewpoint a week earlier, considering continuing negotiations with Iran a "waste of time."

In a 3-hour interview with media personality Joe Rogan on Tuesday, US Vice President JD Vance, who is the lead negotiator of the Trump administration with Iran, stated that the war "will not be resolved by military force alone."

He said: "You can bomb them, destroy their radars, and neutralize some of their drones and missiles, but it is very easy to shoot at ships in the straits. So, you must actually be ready for dialogue and trying to find a solution to the problem."