Trump slams Caine’s Iran warning, US fleet moves
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- Trump posted on Truth Social calling the reports that Dan Caine warned against attacking Iran "fake news" and stating that Caine believes a strike would be "easily won".
- Dan Caine warned that US air strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict and provoking retaliatory strikes by Iranian proxies.
- United States has been reinforcing its forces in the region, including large numbers of refuelling and heavy lift aircraft and considerable naval firepower, as part of a massive build‑up.
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to meet Iranian negotiators in Geneva.
- USS Gerald R Ford passed through the Strait of Gibraltar towards the Mediterranean, and the USS Mahan also passed through the strait.
Why it matters: Trump’s repudiation of Caine’s warning removes a senior voice urging caution, while the reinforced fleet and ongoing Geneva talks show the administration pursuing both military pressure and diplomatic engagement, strengthening U.S. bargaining position against Iran even as the build‑up risks broader regional conflict.
