2026-02-23T19:09:00Z
Pentagon Flags Risks of a Major Operation Against Iran
The Pentagon has raised warnings about the risks of a major operation against Iran, signaling serious concerns within military and national security leadership. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been spearheading these cautions in Department of Defense discussions and during National Security Council meetings. Officials are weighing potential consequences, including regional instability and broader retaliatory actions, as they assess strategic options and necessary risk mitigation.