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Iran not more formidable than thought, top U.S. general says Reuters
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"I think they're fighting, and I respect that, but I don't think they're more formidable than what we thought."
— Dan Caine , Executive
"I think they're fighting, and I respect that, but I don't think they're more formidable than what we thought."
— Dan Caine , Executive
"If you look, they have nothing left. There's nothing left in a military sense."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I think they're fighting, and I respect that, but I don't think they're more formidable than what we thought."
— Dan Caine , Executive
"I think they're fighting, and I respect that, but I don't think they are more formidable than what we thought."
— Dan Caine , Executive
"Today will be yet again, our most intense day of strikes inside Iran: the most fighters, the most bombers, the most strikes, intelligence more refined and better than ever."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"Death, fire, and fury will rain upon them."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
Key People
Dan Caine is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
A high-ranking official in the U.S. military speaking on defense matters.
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General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that while Iran is fighting, it is not more formidable than expected, as the U.S. prepares for intensified strikes against Iran.
General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, remarked that while Iran is fighting, it is not more formidable than anticipated, as the U.S. plans intensified strikes against Iran.
General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that while Iran is fighting, it is not more formidable than previously anticipated, as the U.S. prepares for intensified strikes against Iran.
General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that while Iran is fighting, it is not more formidable than previously anticipated, as the U.S. prepares for intensified strikes against Iranian targets.
General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, commented that while Iran is fighting, it is not more formidable than anticipated, as the U.S. plans the most intense day of strikes against Iran.
General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that while Iran is fighting, it is not more formidable than previously thought, as the U.S. prepares for intensified strikes against Iran.
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