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UPDATED Aug 8, 2026 at 6:10 PM ET
Aug 7, 2026 at 11:10 PM ET
US Joint Chiefs chair seeks an off-ramp from Iran war
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Gen. Dan Caine privately told White House officials the US needs an off-ramp from its war with Iran.
WHO: Gen. Dan Caine
WHAT: Privately warned senior White House officials that the US needs an “off-ramp” from its war with Iran.
WHEN: Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Further military escalation could backfire and airpower alone is unlikely to achieve President Trump’s objectives.
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