Caine, John Daniel (1968- ) – War Watch

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Gen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy
ByGreg Jaffe May 13, 2026

The president’s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.

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U.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn
ByKaroun Demirjian, Megan Mineiro, Euan Ward and Michael Levenson May 12, 2026

With talks at an impasse, both sides are holding to positions their opponents call unacceptable, while the economic pain caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to grow.

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Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding
ByMegan Mineiro May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

The estimate from the Defense Department’s top budget official was $4 billion higher than two weeks ago. Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say when the administration would request extra money for the Iran conflict.

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Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire
ByDavid E. Sanger May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.

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Trump Says U.S. Pausing Efforts to Guide Ships Through Strait Blocked by Iran
ByEric Schmitt, Greg Jaffe, Leo Sands and Erica L. Green May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

President Trump said a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would “remain in full force.” The shift came after the defense secretary said U.S. efforts to free trapped vessels would continue.

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Can U.S. Blockade Iranian-Linked Ships Anywhere in the World? Yes, But …
ByEphrat Livni April 19, 2026April 20, 2026

Maritime and military law experts say an expansion of the naval blockade announced last week raises legal and practical questions but has ample historical precedent.

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Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure
ByJohn Ismay April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last “for as long as it takes,” the defense secretary said.

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For Trump, Resuming Combat in Iran Would Be Risky, Even if Cease-Fire Expires
ByDavid E. Sanger April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

President Trump knows that even if a cease-fire runs out with no final agreement on the issues dividing Washington and Tehran, the political risk of renewing hostilities is high.

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Hegseth Demands Iran Turn Over Uranium Stockpiles
ByEric Schmitt, Greg Jaffe and Helene Cooper April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

The American defense secretary warned President Trump could still order a commando raid to seize 970 pounds of enriched uranium buried in Isfahan if Iran does not agree.

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Struggles to Justify Trump’s Threats
ByGreg Jaffe April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

The president’s apocalyptic rhetoric clashes with the responsibility of Gen. Dan Caine to protect the military’s honor.

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