Dan Caine

Hegseth

'Iran is embarassed that our blockade is holding'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, press briefing at the Pentagon. Caine: Iranian attacks not at level for US to resume military action.

Hegseth:

We will shoot to destroy. No hesitation

Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine held a press briefing and gave an update on Iran war as ceasefire grinds on.

Gen. Caine: Every mission designed to bring overwhelming outcomes

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine holds press briefing at the Pentagon, discussing Operation Epic Fury: 'Iran came into this fight with a lot of weapons.'

Hegseth:

Iranian leaders will look up and see only US and Israeli airpower

US Secretary of War briefs press on ongoing operation in Iran saying that there have been historic achievements, praising Israeli military.

'I make the decision'

Trump denies top general is against Iran strike

Trump rejects media reports claiming General Caine opposed strikes on Iran, reiterating his position that without a deal, the situation could escalate into a devastating outcome for Iran.

Top general warns Trump: Iran strike risks long war

Gen. Dan Caine cautioned that a strike on Iran could drag the US into a deeper conflict, as internal debate intensifies over diplomacy or force.

Focusing on war in Gaza:

Top US military official visits Israel for strategic talks

US Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine meets IDF Chief LTG Eyal Zamir for a joint assessment of Gaza and broader regional threats, underscoring deepening US-Israel military ties.

Operation Midnight Hammer

The US attack on Iran step-by-step

Gen. Dan Caine hails Operation Midnight Hammer as largest-ever B-2 strike, targeting key Iranian nuclear sites with unprecedented precision.