Military officials described the crowdsourcing-style email as unusual, while a second source said CENTCOM was reviewing its approach and considering a wide range of alternatives.

The Defense Department is out of options—and reaching out to others for suggestions on what to do next about Iran.

The request from a senior officer at the US military command carrying out President Donald Trump’s war with Iran came in an email: We need ideas.

Centcom analysts are exploring creative and unconventional ways to pressure Iran. This move reflects a broader reassessment of US military strategy beyond conventional airstrikes.…