Top US officials urged Trump to avoid major escalation with Iran: Report
Officials warned that prolonged strikes could drain Patriot and Tomahawk supplies and leave the U.S. less prepared for a future conflict, CNN reported.
- Admiral Brad Cooper advised President Trump to pause air strikes on Iran, stating that key high-value targets were mostly exhausted and further strikes without escalation to major combat operations would be ineffective.
- General Dan Caine warned that resuming major combat operations risked dangerously depleting air defense interceptors and munitions available in the Middle East, increasing risks for US forces and allies.
- Vice President JD Vance and military leaders cautioned against escalation, highlighting potential massive civilian casualties, regional instability, and a refugee crisis from targeting Iranian infrastructure.
- Following their advice and military assessments that the air campaign had achieved its goals, President Trump halted strikes in the Strait of Hormuz area and allowed space for diplomatic talks, despite claims of ample US munitions stockpiles.
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The NationTop US officials urged Trump to avoid major escalation with Iran: Report
US Vice President JD Vance and the nation's top military general urged President Donald Trump to avoid a major escalation in the war with Iran during a high-stakes meeting Friday, according to CNN.
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