Trump's Top General Faces Delicate Balance on Iran Policy
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Trump's Top General Dan Caine Navigates Iran Tensions with Caution
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Moneycontrol•26-02-2026, 12:18
Trump's Top General Dan Caine Navigates Iran Tensions with Caution
•Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, is drafting US military options for Iran, holding private meetings to avoid leaks.
•Caine has privately expressed concerns about the scale, complexity, and human cost of a major military operation against Iran, contrasting with Trump's public optimism.
•Learning from predecessor Mark Milley's clashes with Trump, Caine adopts a restrained approach, avoiding open contradiction and focusing on presenting options.
•Despite internal reservations, the US has amassed its largest military concentration in the Middle East since the Iraq invasion, with plans ranging from strikes to regime change.
•Caine maintains Trump's trust by seeking frequent briefings and avoiding a public profile, while striving to preserve the military's nonpartisan character.
