Gen. Dan Caine Navigates Trump’s Iran War Pressure with Caution and Strategy

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, is quietly weighing a broad set of Iran-related military options while trying to avoid direct clashes with President Trump, expressing concerns about the complexity, risks, and casualties of a potential regime-change scenario. He has coordinated a substantial U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, yet emphasizes presenting a full spectrum of options rather than advocating a single path, aiming to insulate the military from politicization while maintaining access to the president and balancing tension with Defense Secretary Hegseth.