President Donald Trump has rejected media reports that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, warned against launching air strikes on Iran. Trump called the reports 'fake news' and said the general believes that any military action against Iran would be 'easily won' if ordered. He added that while General Caine prefers to avoid war, he would lead effectively if a strike were approved.

According to multiple news outlets, General Caine and other senior defense officials have raised concerns in private meetings that attacking Iran could trigger a broader regional conflict. They reportedly cautioned that retaliation by Iranian allies could draw the United States into a prolonged and potentially costly military engagement.

The dispute comes as the United States significantly increases its military presence in the region, deploying additional aircraft, naval forces, and an aircraft carrier strike group. At the same time, diplomatic efforts continue, with senior officials scheduled to meet Iranian negotiators in Geneva. Trump has said a decision on whether to pursue a deal or take military action could come within days, warning that 'bad things happen' without a meaningful agreement.