Trump’s top general seeks ‘off-ramp’ as Iran war exposes limits of US military power

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US General Dan Caine has cautioned White House officials on the risks of escalating conflict with Iran, urging for an 'off-ramp' to avoid failure. The report highlights the limits of US military power and skepticism about airpower achieving strategic goals in the Iran conflict.

TEHRAN - US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine has privately warned senior White House officials that Washington needs to find an “off-ramp” from its war with Iran, acknowledging that further military escalation could backfire and that airpower alone is unlikely to achieve President Donald Trump’s stated objectives, according to a report by CNN.