Joint Chiefs of Staff

Dan Caine reportedly wants out of Iran War as Trump’s top General warns more strikes may not work

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US Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks during a meeting about military families with President Donald Trump, in the Oval Office of the White House, August 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is reportedly working behind the scenes to explore a possible way out of the Trump administration’s war with Iran, even as President Donald Trump continues to signal that additional military pressure could help force Tehran toward a deal. According to reporting cited by CNN … Read more

Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Charles Q. Brown Jr. warns against using the military for political missions after his dismissal by the Trump administration

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Charles Q. Brown Jr. urges military neutrality in new essay. Image Credit: NBC

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown Jr. has delivered his strongest public criticism yet of the growing political role of the U.S. military, warning that using armed forces to resolve domestic political issues could undermine the institution’s primary mission and long-term credibility. In a newly published essay in Foreign Affairs, … Read more