US Joint Chiefs Chairman Seeking 'Exit Strategy' in Iran Conflict

US Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine is reportedly seeking an 'exit strategy' from the conflict with Iran, as he believes further escalation could lead to new risks and that only airstrikes may not be enough to achieve President Donald Trump's goals. According to a CNN report citing three sources familiar with the matter, Caine has shared his concerns about the current state of the conflict with senior US officials over the past few weeks. Caine allegedly discussed the risks associated with military options that could escalate the conflict with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance. It is also claimed that Caine expressed his opinion that achieving Trump's goals in the conflict solely through airstrikes would be challenging. The sources suggest that Caine focused on finding an 'exit strategy' that would allow for de-escalation while still making progress toward US objectives.