WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dean Kaine have expressed concerns about the possible consequences of further expanding the war against Iran.
According to US media, these concerns emerged at a time when President Donald Trump was considering further military action against Iran. According to a report by the American broadcaster CNN, General Dean Kaine briefed President Trump on the consequences and risks of possible military action at a high-level meeting on Friday.
According to the report, General Dean Kaine expressed particular concern about US weapons stocks, the possible effects of a long war and other military challenges.
He said that the US military is fully capable of carrying out the president’s orders, but it is also important to consider the possible consequences of each military option. According to sources, concerns about weapons stockpiles were among the many points that were presented to President Trump during the meeting.
The report said that the US has stopped bombing Iran for the time being after almost two weeks of airstrikes, but it is not clear whether this decision is permanent or whether attacks could be carried out again in the future.
According to CNN, although President Trump had hinted at more aggressive military action against Iran in recent days, he also privately instructed his negotiators to continue diplomatic contacts with Iran.
Several sources say that President Trump’s close advisers and some Pentagon officials are skeptical that further intensification of the war will achieve the desired results.
According to defence and political analysts, the current situation indicates that there are different views in Washington on the future strategy against Iran, with both military and diplomatic avenues being considered.
Read also: Trump says Netanyahu will visit US next week
