The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, has reportedly cautioned President Trump about the potential risks of military intervention in Iran, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
The Pentagon has warned President Trump of the dangers of launching a military operation against Iran, citing the possibility of a prolonged conflict and significant U.S. Casualties. The warnings, part of standard pre-military operation procedures, have been discussed within the Department of Defense and the National Security Council at the White House.
General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and a key member of Trump’s national security team, is among those who have raised concerns about the potential consequences of intervention in Iran.
The United States has currently deployed its largest military operation to the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. This includes two aircraft carriers, the USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS Gerald R. Ford, and their accompanying strike groups, which are operating in the Arabian Sea and nearby areas and are prepared for potential military action.
The development underscores growing regional tensions as diplomatic efforts continue. In recent weeks, President Trump has increased pressure on Iran, issuing an ultimatum of ten days to negotiate or face military intervention.
Despite the increasingly assertive rhetoric from the White House, talks between the United States and Iran are ongoing. A new round of negotiations is scheduled for Thursday in Geneva, and is expected to be crucial in de-escalating tensions.
Meanwhile, members of the U.S. Congress are seeking to limit the President’s authority to initiate military action. Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie have prepared a War Powers Resolution to be voted on this week, aiming to prohibit the apply of U.S. Military force against Iran without specific congressional authorization.
The congressmen cited a recent intervention in Venezuela, where President Nicolás Maduro was targeted without parliamentary approval, and insist that Trump cannot authorize an attack on Iran “without Congress.”
