Gen. Dan Caine is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States since 2025, previously serving as CIA associate director for military affairs. Known for his intelligence-military background and prior CIA role bridging covert and conventional operations. Recently, Caine has led U.S. military operations against Iran, overseen a naval blockade, and briefed on strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure. Last updated 5 hours ago
REPORT: U.S. President Donald Trump has weighed a return to all-out war with Iran, holding multiple conversations in recent days with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine about additional strikes, but has decided, for now, to stick with diplomatic talks, according to U.S. officials. - WSJ
U.S. President Donald Trump: "I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, The Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine, and The United States Military, that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of ...
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U.S. President Donald Trump: "I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, The Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine, and The United States Military, that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow, but have further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP."
The Joint Chiefs of staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine:
Iran is absolutely feeling that pressure, not just from the blockade, but the continuation of sanctions that Treasury and others have put on there, and we retain of a range of military options
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine on the 82nd Airborne:
"With incredible courage, tenacity, and grit, they are going all the way, every day, and whenever the nation calls on them, they are there to answer the call."
The Joint Chiefs of Staff General Gen. Dan Caine outlines Project Freedom:
"On the surface, guided missile destroyers and other warships are detecting and defeating Iranian threats. This includes fast boats and one-way attack drones. In the air, more than 100 fighters, attack aircraft, and other manned and unmanned aircraft, synchronized by the 82nd Airborne Division are in the air 24 hours a day, providing defensive overwatch for the enhanced security area."
"Iran has attacked 9 ships since the start of the ceasefire, seized two tankers, and attacked American forces more than 10 times - below the threshold required to start a significant operation at this point"
Caine: "These paratroopers are constantly ready to jump from Air Force aircraft into ground combat and seize key terrain if ordered to do so, just like their predecessors did in Sicily and Normandy in World War 2."
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine will hold a press conference on Operation Epic Fury at 8 am ET tomorrow.
Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South Korean Cargo Ship. Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission!
We’ve shot down seven small Boa...
Trump:
Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South Korean Cargo Ship. Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission!
We’ve shot down seven small Boats or, as they like to call them, “fast” Boats. It’s all they have left. Other than the South Korean Ship, there has been, at this moment, no damage going through the Strait. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, will have a News Conference tomorrow morning.
President Trump: "Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South Korean Cargo Ship. Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission! We’ve shot down seven ...
President Trump: "Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South Korean Cargo Ship. Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission! We’ve shot down seven small Boats or, as they like to call them, “fast” Boats. It’s all they have left. Other than the South Korean Ship, there has been, at this moment, no damage going through the Strait. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, will have a News Conference tomorrow morning."
"My blueprint for this role is General George C. Marshall. His commitment to civilian control of the military and non-partisan military remains a constant standard... I strive daily to emulate his candor."
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine: "We need a timely, predictable, and sustained investment. The resources we've discussed today are critical to modernizing our force and ensuring that whatever threats emerge in the future, that your joint force is ready to meet those challenges to protect our interests and defend our nation."
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine will hold a press conference on Operation Epic Fury at 8 am ET tomorrow.
Chairman Gen. Dan Caine: "I'd like to emphasize during this pause that the United States joint force remains postured and ready to resume major combat operations at literally a moment's notice."
