As of February 24, 2026, tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated dramatically, with President Donald Trump denying reports that General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, had warned of the risks associated with military action against Iran. Trump stated on his Truth Social network that it was '100 percent incorrect' that Caine opposed military action, asserting that any conflict would be 'easily' won by the U.S. This comes as the U.S. has deployed a massive military force to the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers and over a dozen ships, while negotiations mediated by Oman are set to resume on Thursday. Trump has given Tehran a tight deadline of 10 to 15 days to reach a 'meaningful deal' regarding its nuclear program, or face severe consequences (The Frontier Post, NBC News).
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Trump Denies Military Action Risks As Iran Vows Retaliation
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Tensions soar between the U.S. and Iran as Trump denies military warnings, deploys forces, and sets a nuclear deal deadline. Iran vows fierce retaliation, raising risks of regional conflict.
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