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Trump refutes reports that top Gen. Dan Caine warned of Iran strike risks
Trump rejects reports that General Dan Caine warned of prolonged conflict risks and munitions shortages, affirming military readiness amid ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations.
- 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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US President Donald Trump on Monday denied media reports that the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, had warned him about the risks of a major operation against Iran, saying the US could easily defeat Iran in any conflict.
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C 28%
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