New Delhi, May 13 -- As the United States and Iran continue to work towards a framework agreement to end the war in the region, US military officials are now mulling officially renaming the war with Iran "Operation Sledgehammer" if the current ceasefire collapses and President Donald Trump decides to restart major combat operations.

Citing two US officials, NBC News on Wednesday reported that discussions regarding possibly replacing "Operation Epic Fury" with "Operation Sledgehammer" highlight how seriously the Trump administration is considering resuming the war, which started in late February. Additionally, it could allow Trump to argue that it restarts the 60-day clock that would require congressional approval for war.

The Trump admi...