Trump Immediately Rebuts Report About Joint Chiefs Chairman Concerns on Iran Attack
Chairman Dan Kane Expresses Concerns About U.S. Ammunition Stockpile, Ally Support, Reasons for Iran Attack Concerns,
U.S. President Donald Trump attending the ‘Angel Families Day’ event held at the White House on the 23rd (local time). Yonhap News,
, ‘U.S. President Donald Trump condemned as “fake news” a report suggesting caution within the military regarding an attack on Iran, stating that the decision would be made by him. Earlier, the Washington Post (WP) reported that Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Kane expressed concerns over insufficient munitions and lack of support from Arab allies in an attack on Iran, prompting an immediate rebuttal from Trump.’,
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, ‘On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “There are reports in the fake news media saying that General Kane opposes going to war with Iran,” asserting, “100% false.” He added, “General Kane, like all of us, doesn’t want a war. However, his opinion is that should a military decision against Iran be made, it would be an easily won affair.”’,
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, ‘According to WP, Chairman Kane previously stated in a White House meeting with Trump and aides that the U.S. ammunition stock is heavily depleted due to Israeli defense and support for Ukraine, posing challenges for a major operation against Iran. There is a perception that Arab allies are worried about Iran’s retaliation and may not allow their bases to be used for a U.S. attack. Online media Axios also reported, “Chairman Kane has advised that military operations against Iran could entail significant risks, particularly involving the potential for a prolonged conflict.”’,
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, ‘Previously, Chairman Kane earned Trump’s trust by successfully leading the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. According to Axios, while Kane fully supported Maduro’s capture, he is more cautious regarding an attack on Iran.’,
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, ‘Trump, however, stated, “He never said that we should not attack Iran, nor has he ever referred to the so-called ‘limited strike’ claims I’ve read, which are fake. He solely knows ‘how to win.’ And if ordered, he would lead the effort.”’,
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, ‘Trump declared, “All reports written about a potential war with Iran so far have been incorrect and deliberately distorted,” emphasizing, “The final decision is mine. I believe reaching an agreement is far better than not. But if we fail to reach an agreement, that country (Iran) will face a very bad day.”’,
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, ‘On the 19th, Trump suggested a “10-day or 15-day” deadline for nuclear negotiations with Iran and warned of “bad things happening” if talks break down. The U.S. and Iran are scheduled to meet again in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 26th to continue negotiations.’,
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, ‘The Joint Chiefs addressed the report by stating, “The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs presents a range of military options with accompanying considerations, relevant impacts, and risks to the civilian leaders making U.S. security decisions. These options are classified.”\n’]