Gen. Dan Caine

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Venezuela five months after a U.S. military operation removed Nicolás Maduro. The visit focused on stability, security, and implementing Trump’s three-phase plan for Venezuela, which includes economic recovery and democratic transition. The U.S. military maintains a presence in the region, with recent strikes in Caribbean waters.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth dismissed concerns about strained weapons stockpiles, saying recent reporting has exaggerated the issue. Hegseth stated that the US has all the munitions needed to execute its plans. The comments come amid questions about US weapons inventories following the Iran conflict.

The Wall Street Journal received grand jury subpoenas from the Department of Justice over media leaks related to the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. The subpoenas target reporters' records and are connected to reporting published on February 23. The reporting mentioned Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman.

Iran has attacked US forces more than 10 times since a ceasefire was announced on April 7, with Iran firing at commercial vessels nine times and seizing two container ships. Gen. Dan Caine reported this information. The attacks have occurred despite the agreed-upon ceasefire.

The Trump administration is clinging to a ceasefire with Iran despite numerous attacks, with President Donald Trump warning of severe consequences if Iran attacks US ships. The ceasefire has been tested with Iran launching multiple attacks on commercial vessels and US forces. The situation remains volatile with the US claiming victory in the war while also seeking to extend the deadline for withdrawing forces.

President Trump is set to receive a briefing on new military options against Iran, including potential strikes and control of the Strait of Hormuz, as part of efforts to pressure Iran in negotiations. The plans, developed by CENTCOM, aim to break the deadlock over Iran's nuclear program or force a resolution to the ongoing conflict.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday regarding the $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal. The hearing was covered by CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman.

Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine will testify before the House Armed Services Committee to defend the Trump administration’s Iran war and a $1.5 trillion defense budget. A 60-day congressional deadline looms, with Senate Republicans like Lisa Murkowski drafting an AUMF to force a vote on the war, while House Republicans may pressure for a drawdown without approval.

Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine will testify before the House Armed Services Committee to defend the Trump administration's Iran war and a $1.5 trillion defense budget. A 60-day congressional deadline looms, with some Republicans opposing war extension and Democrats criticizing lack of transparency and war costs. Senate Republicans like Lisa Murkowski are drafting an AUMF, while debates over military withdrawals and Pentagon name changes also arise.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine discussed U.S. military operations in the Middle East, including a blockade near the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iran-linked vessels. The briefing emphasized a lack of urgency for a diplomatic resolution with Iran.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are holding a briefing amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Both nations are competing to influence shipping traffic in the strategic waterway.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are briefing reporters amid escalating U.S.-Iran competition over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The tensions involve strategic competition for dominance in critical shipping traffic routes.

U.S. forces boarded the sanctioned oil tanker M/T Tifani in the Indian Ocean, which was previously linked to smuggling Iranian crude oil. The action is part of the Pentagon's broader effort to disrupt Iran's supply chains, as tensions persist ahead of a tenuous ceasefire expiration and Pakistan-led diplomatic efforts.

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon advised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to reduce religious references in briefings about the conflict with Iran, arguing they distract from military operational details. Bannon praised Gen. Dan Caine for a 'precision' briefing on the issue.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran to 'choose wisely' regarding a potential peace deal with the U.S., emphasizing the military's readiness to strike Iran's energy infrastructure. He highlighted the U.S. military's superior capabilities and an ongoing blockade, stating Iran lacks the capacity to rebuild its defenses or offensive assets.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine are set to brief reporters on Iran amid a seven-week war and a waning nine-day ceasefire. Trump officials are also heading to Capitol Hill as lawmakers debate ongoing conflicts.

The Pentagon continues undercounting U.S. casualties in the Iran war, including missing Major Sorffly Davius from official records. The Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) provides incomplete data, prompting criticism from lawmakers and media outlets like The Intercept.

The U.S. military executed a large-scale rescue operation using 176 aircraft and hundreds of personnel to save the crew of a downed F-15E Strike Eagle in Iran. The mission, part of Operation Epic Fury, involved complex coordination to mislead Iranian forces and safely extract the pilot and weapon-system officer.