US EditionTrump refutes reports that top Gen. Dan Caine warned of Iran strike risks
Trump calls media reports about General Caine’s warnings on Iran strike risks fake news and insists any conflict would be easily won, reaffirming his decision-making authority.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump denied reports that Gen. Caine warned of risks in Iran strikes, calling it '100 percent incorrect.'
- Axios first reported warnings about an Iran strike, and The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal shortly corroborated that Gen. Dan Caine and Pentagon officials cited risks like prolonged conflict and munitions shortages.
- President Donald Trump on Monday denied reports that Gen. Dan Caine warned of risks in Iran strikes, stating Caine `like all of us, would like not to see War but, if a decision is made on going against Iran at a Military level, it is his opinion that it will be something easily won.`
- The U.S. has deployed two aircraft carriers and more than a dozen other ships along with warplanes to the Middle East, while Trump ordered strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities last year.
- Gen. Dan Caine's prior role was underscored by reports that he oversaw strikes on three Iranian nuclear development facilities last summer while advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff urged diplomacy.
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On Monday, President Donald Trump denied press reports that U.S. Chief of Staff General Dan Caine had warned him against a major military intervention in Iran.
A new U.S. attack on Iran could risk large-scale retaliation
WASHINGTON — Although weakened and facing a domestic crisis, Iran’s regime still has substantial firepower that could inflict damage on American interests and allies in the region, disrupt the global economy and trigger a protracted conflict in response to a U.S. military attack, according to former U.S. officials, foreign diplomats and regional analysts
Did Pentagon Warn Donald Trump Against Attacking Iran? US President Debunks Fake News | 🔎 LatestLY
President Donald Trump denied reports that Pentagon officials warned against attacking Iran, calling the claims ‘100 percent incorrect’. He said General Daniel Caine supports avoiding war but believes any US military action against Iran would be ‘easily won’ if ordered. 🔎 Did Pentagon Warn Donald Trump Against Attacking Iran? US President Debunks Fake News.
Trump denied reports that the U.S. military commander had expressed concerns about the risk of launching an attack on Iran, firmly asserting that if war were to break out, the U.S. would easily win.
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