Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.
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"General Caine, like all of us, would like not to see war, but, if a decision is made on going against Iran at a military level, it is his opinion that it will be something easily won."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"He has not spoken of not doing Iran, or even the fake limited strikes that I have been reading about."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We have to make a meaningful deal otherwise bad things happen."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach a deal over its nuclear program, or 'bad things' will happen."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I am 'considering' limited strikes on Iran as negotiations continue over its nuclear program."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Numerous stories from the fake news media have been circulating stating that General Daniel Caine, sometimes referred to as Razin, is against us going to war with Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Gen Caine, like all of us, would like not to see war but, if a decision is made on going against Iran at a military level, it is his opinion that it will be something easily won."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I am the one that makes the decision, I would rather have a deal than not but, if we don’t make a deal, it will be a very bad day for that country and, very sadly, its people, because they are great and wonderful, and something like this should never have happened to them."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Numerous stories from the Fake News Media have been circulating stating that General Daniel Caine... is against us going to War with Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"General Caine, like all of us, would like not to see War but, if a decision is made on going against Iran at a Military level, it is his opinion that it will be something easily won."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"He has not spoken of not doing Iran, or even the fake limited strikes that I have been reading about."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Numerous stories from the Fake News Media have been circulating stating that General Daniel Caine, sometimes referred to as Razin, is against us going to War with Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"He has not spoken of not doing Iran, or even the fake limited strikes that I have been reading about, he only knows one thing, how to WIN and, if he is told to do so, he will be leading the pack."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Dan Caine is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
General Daniel Caine is a top military adviser to President Trump.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
Nicolas Maduro is the President of Venezuela.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
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General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.
President Trump dismissed media reports claiming General Dan Caine warned against military action in Iran, stating that Caine believes any such conflict would be 'easily won'.
President Trump refuted reports that General Dan Caine cautioned against attacking Iran, asserting that Caine believes any military action would be decisively won.
Reports suggest General Dan Caine has expressed caution regarding military action in Iran, but President Trump dismissed these claims as '100% incorrect'.
President Trump criticized media reports stating that General Dan Caine warned of risks associated with attacking Iran, asserting that Caine believes any such conflict would be 'easily won'.
President Trump denied reports that General Dan Caine cautioned against military action in Iran, stating that Caine believes any such conflict would be 'easily won'.
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