Trump claimed that the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, believed that a military strike against Iran would be "easily won." However, according to insiders who disclosed information to the media, Caine emphasized the risks during a closed-door White House meeting: the current forces deployed in the Middle East could carry out "small to medium-sized" strikes, but there was a significant risk of US casualties and could consume weapons stockpiles. He also warned that an operation against Iran would be far more complicated than the previous action against Venezuela. The difference in statements highlights the tug-of-war within the White House between assessing military options and controlling the cost of escalation. Meanwhile, US-Iran negotiation teams are expected to hold talks on Thursday in Geneva, seen by the outside world as a critical window to avoid conflict. Iranian officials said that if diplomacy is prioritized, there is still a chance to reach an agreement, but core differences remain centered on uranium enrichment and sanctions arrangements. The US continues to strengthen its military deployments around the region and retains the option of military action.
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