NewsFeedThe chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said he “respects” Iran’s resistance in the war but does not see its forces as stronger than anticipated. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, General Dan Caine said Iranian forces were “fighting”, but “not more formidable than what we thought.”Published On 10 Mar 2026
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US general says he ‘respects’ Iran’s fight
In a Pentagon briefing on March 10, 2026, US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine addressed Iran's role in the ongoing conflict. General Caine stated that he "respects" Iran's resistance in the war.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-10 · 16:05 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In a Pentagon briefing on March 10, 2026, US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine addressed Iran's role in the ongoing conflict. General Caine stated that he "respects" Iran's resistance in the war. However, he clarified that U.S. military assessments do not indicate that Iranian forces are performing beyond expectations. According to General Caine, Iranian forces are "fighting," but their capabilities are "not more formidable than what we thought." The briefing provided insight into the U.S. military's perspective on Iran's involvement in the conflict and its capabilities.
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Iranian forces are “not more formidable than what we thought.”
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Iranian forces were “fighting”.
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General Dan Caine is the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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General Dan Caine said he “respects” Iran’s resistance in the war.
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