Gen. Dan Caine Presses for Iran War Exit, Quietly Counters Trump Strategy

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine is reportedly privately seeking an off-ramp from the Iran war, warning that continued bombing may not secure a ceasefire and coordinating with top aides—CIA Director Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Rubio, and Vice President Vance—before briefing Trump. The development unfolds as Trump pushes for more strikes and weapon shortages are spotlighted by media reports; Caine’s team and White House officials say conversations are confidential and frame him as protecting national security, with no immediate comment from the Pentagon or White House at press time.