Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risksUS President Donald Trump said General Dan Caine would be 'leading the pack' in case of military action against IranWASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump on Monday denied reports that the top US military officer had flagged the risks of a major operation against Iran, saying Washington would "easily" beat Tehran in any war. US media reported that General Dan Caine, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, had warned of various risks associated with strikes against Iran including a long-term entanglement. But Trump said on his Truth Social network that it was "100 percent incorrect" that Caine was "against us going to war with Iran." And the Wall Street Journal said both the top general and other Pentagon officials have warned of risks such as US and allied casualties as well as the danger of US air defenses being depleted if its forces strike Iran. The Axios news outlet meanwhile said Caine had warned of the United States "becoming entangled in a prolonged conflict."

Source: Bangkok Post February 24, 2026 01:43 UTC