Trump pushes back on reports of Iran war risks as clock ticks

President Trump has refuted reports suggesting the Pentagon is worried about the potential difficulties of a prolonged military campaign against Iran. In a social media post, Trump stated that reports of a potential war with Iran were inaccurate and deliberately so, emphasizing that he alone makes the decisions. He maintained his preference for a diplomatic deal with Iran, but warned of severe consequences if an agreement isn't reached. Trump also disputed reports that Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine had highlighted the risks of a strike, claiming Caine believes a military confrontation with Iran would be easily won. Trump asserted that Caine is prepared to lead a military operation against Iran if ordered.

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