General Dan Caine
Coverage of General Dan Caine in the Nexus archive.
- Pete Hegseth faces questions over $87.6bn additional funding for Pentagon
Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, faces Senate lawmakers over the Trump administration’s $87.6bn Pentagon funding request, which aims to sustain the US-Israel war on Iran amid concerns about escalating costs. The request includes $67.1bn specifically for the war effort, as the Pentagon warns of dwindling funds.
- Pressure mounts on US defense executives to boost weapons production
President Donald Trump is urging defense executives to accelerate weapons production amid wars in Ukraine and the Middle East straining U.S. stockpiles. A Defense and Innovation Summit hosted by Senator Dave McCormick addresses industrial capacity and supply chain challenges, with military leaders and defense companies emphasizing the need for faster production and innovation.
- Pete Hegseth’s desperate crusade for masculine validation
President Donald Trump consulted military leaders about potential war in Iran, with General Dan Caine warning of risks like closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Pete Hegseth, labeled Trump’s 'Secretary of War,' is highlighted for advocating aggressive military action.
- Pentagon chief Hegseth first public hearing on Iran war: Key takeaways
Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, testified alongside General Dan Caine during a public hearing on the Iran war, which the Pentagon estimates has cost $25 billion. The session focused on key developments and financial implications of the conflict.
- US Preparing to Board Iran-Linked Ships in Coming Days, WSJ Says
The US is preparing to board Iran-linked ships in the coming days, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed the situation during a Pentagon briefing, referencing a map of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran reimposes 'strict control' over Strait of Hormuz, citing continued U.S. naval blockade
Iran has reimposed strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued U.S. naval blockade as a reason. The action was highlighted during a Pentagon press briefing where General Dan Caine spoke.
- Over 10,000 US troops are enforcing the Iran blockade, but no ships boarded so far, military says
Over 10,000 U.S. troops are enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, with 14 ships turning back after warnings. The military has not boarded any vessels yet but has stated readiness to use force, including warning shots or seizures, against Iran-linked ships attempting to bypass the blockade.
- By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain
The U.S. military claims to have destroyed over 80% of Iran's air defense systems and more than 90% of its regular navy fleet during weeks of conflict, though Iran retains some capabilities. A U.S. F-15E jet was shot down, indicating Tehran's ability to retaliate despite administration assertions of near-total destruction.